Van Ness Station
This station is located under Market Street in the Civic Center Area. It is served by Muni Metro only. BART trains stop at the nearby Civic Center Station.
Points of interest
Muni Metro

J , N , K , L , and M lines currently serve this station underground. Muni Metro opens until about midnight.
Riders can purchase Muni tickets or new Clipper cards from Muni ticket machines on the concourse level. Riders with a Muni ticket, Clipper card, contactless debit or credit card, or a mobile device with Apple Pay or Google Pay can pass through any Muni faregate and proceed to the platforms. Riders with other forms of passes or transfers should use the faregate next to the attendant booth and show their pass or transfer to the attendant. Riders must keep proof of payment for the ride, as fare inspectors may ask to see it onboard Muni vehicles or inside the paid area.
This station features center platforms.
| Outbound: J, K, M to Balboa Park, L to Zoo, N to Ocean Beach | Downtown: N to 4th & King, J K L & M to Embarcadero |
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| ⇓ Next Station: Church, N to surface | ⇑ Next Station: Civic Center |
Bus
Bus stops are located on Market, Van Ness, and 11th Street.
Historic Streetcar
F-Market & Wharves streetcars operate on the surface along Market Street and stops at boarding islands on Market St at Van Ness Ave.
Bicycle
Bay Wheels operates a self-service bike share station near the station.
| San Francisco Municipal Railway | |
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| Muni Metro: | J Church • K Ingleside • L Taraval • M Ocean View • N Judah • S Shuttle • T Third Street |
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| Bus routes: | Local • Rapid • Express • All-Nighter |
| Miscellaneous: | Fares • Maps |