Powell Street Cable Car

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1. 

   5:43–6:56

   touropia

   10 Top Tourist Attractions in San Francisco - Travel Video

   Standing on the running board is the fun part; on weekends the line can take longer than walking the route.

2. 

   17:25–17:31Brief

   Peter Santenello

   San Francisco – What’s It Really Like Now?

   The turnaround area is a tourist hot spot, but several nearby shops have closed.

3. 

   2:40–3:07

   California Through My Lens

   24 Things to Do in San Francisco

   Expect a wait in line; try to get an outside spot holding onto the side.

4. 

   14:54–15:30

   Aly Smalls

   Top Things to See & Do in San Francisco! (full travel guide)

   Rides are $8 or $13 for a day pass; line up early to hang off the edge.

5. 

   2:21–2:50

   Island Hopper TV

   Best Things To Do in San Francisco 4K

   The Powell-Mason line runs 1.6 miles and the Powell-Hyde line 2.1 miles.

6. 

   9:28–10:13

   Yellow Productions

   San Francisco Travel Tips: 11 Things to Know Before You Go

   Costs $7 one way, with day and multi-day passes; ride standing outside and come early to beat long lines.

7. 

   28:10–28:48

   Sam and Victor

   san francisco in 5 days

   Board at Taylor and Francisco Street to find a nearly empty car; cable cars are mostly ridden by tourists, not locals.

8. 

   1:44–2:31

   Yellow Productions

   Discover What NOT to Do in San Francisco!

   Treat it as a ride, not transport: lines can hit an hour, so go early in the morning.

9. 

   2:57–3:21

   Wolters World

   San Francisco - What NOT to Do in San Francisco

   Expect a huge line at the Fisherman's Wharf end; a ride cost $8.