Things You'll Need:
- A Transit Map of San Francisco
- A little bit of planning
- Comfortable footwear
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Step 1
Go to the kiosk on Powell Street in downtown San Francisco and buy a tourist "Passport" for public transit. This will allow you to ride the buses, subways and cable cars without having to pay cash every time you step on.
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Step 2
Buy a transit map, sold at drugstores and transit booths, or go to the Public Transit website (www.transit.511.org.) These are invaluable resources for getting around more efficiently.
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Step 3
Consider walking. San Francisco is a beautiful city (most proud locals will tell you)and getting by on foot is an easy and healthy alternative to waiting in the long lines for the cable cars. Most locals don't go near the cable cars, but rather stick to the buses and walking.
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Step 4
Adventurous? Rent a bike! There are many bicycle rental shops in San Francisco; it's an inexpensive and fun way to see the city. You can even ride across the Golden Gate Bridge, and have lunch in Sausalito. Don't worry about riding back to your hotel; there are ferries that can take you back!
