Visiting timetableClosed
Friday, March 13, 2026
San Francisco, CA – Fisherman’s Wharf, Golden Gate, Embarcadero & Downtown
Back to travel
transit

Combining Cable Cars and HOHO in San Francisco

The best way to pair cable car rides and HOHO hops so you get both iconic experiences efficiently.

3/8/2026
7 min read
Cable car turnaround at Powell and Mason

Cable Car + HOHO — Two classics, one day

Cable cars give a short, characterful ride on steep hills; HOHO lets you cover long distances and connect neighborhoods.

Strategy

  • Use HOHO for long legs and the cable car for the iconic short climb on Powell Street.
  • Board cable cars early morning or late afternoon to avoid multi-hour queues.

Pro tip: Combine a short cable car ride with a longer HOHO loop for the best of both worlds.

About the Author

Transit Analyst

Transit Analyst

This guide helps visitors use San Francisco’s hop‑on hop‑off buses confidently—practical tips, neighborhood notes, and local color to turn a route into a day of discovery.

Tags

cable car
transfers

Comments (0)

Leave a Comment

Loading comments...