Bay to Breakers 2023 – Transit Detours and Updates

May 18, 2023

This Sunday, Bay to Breakers will take place this Sunday, May 21st, starting at 8:00 am.

One of the largest running events in the world, Bay to Breakers will close many streets from the starting line at Main and Howard Streets on the east side of San Francisco to the finishing line on the west side of the City on the Great Highway. Once the race begins, you will only have two options to cross the north/south portion of the race course: The Embarcadero and Crossover Drive (which connects 19th Avenue, south of Golden Gate Park to Park Presidio Boulevard and 25th Avenue, north of Golden Gate Park). Expect delays due to street closures during the race and crowds of racers and spectators both before and after the race.

Many Muni routes will be detoured. Please expect delays and crowded buses while traveling to and from the race and in the area. Muni is also offering post-race express buses. All post-race express Muni service ends at 2:00 p.m.

Street Closures

The race starts from Howard from Steuart to 9th Street, runs along Hayes from Market to Divisadero, proceeds on Fell from Divisadero to Golden Gate Park, then along JFK Drive all the way to the Great Highway. The official course map is available on the Bay to Breakers website. Streets will be closed in the following areas at the times indicated:

Starting Line Area

Closures from Saturday at 7 p.m. to Sunday at 4 p.m.

Main: between Mission and Folsom
Howard: between Embarcadero and Beale
Steuart: east of Mission
Spear: between Mission and Folsom

Race Route

Closures on Sunday from 3 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Howard: between Beale and 3rd St
Beale: between Mission and Folsom
Fremont: between Mission and Folsom
1st St: between Market and Folsom (Muni allowed from Market to Mission)
2nd St: between Mission and Folsom
New Montgomery: between Mission and Howard
Hawthorne: between Howard and Folsom

Closures on Sunday from 5 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Steiner: between Grove and Hayes
Baker: between Oak and Fell

Closures on Sunday from 5 am to 1 p.m.

Divisadero: between Grove and Oak

Closures on Sunday from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cabrillo: between 48th & La Playa
Balboa: between 48th & Great Highway
Pt. Lobos: between 48th & Great Highway

Closures on Sunday from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Howard: between 3rd & 9th
9th: between Howard & Market

Closures on Sunday from 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Hayes: between Market and Divisadero

Closures on Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fell: between Divisadero & Stanyan

Closures on Sunday from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Great Highway: between Balboa & Pt. Lobos

Finish Line Festival Area

Closures from Saturday 7 p.m. until Sunday 4 p.m.

Lincoln: westbound, between Great Highway and 48th
Lincoln: eastbound, between Great Highway and La Playa
Fulton: westbound, between Great Highway and 47th
Fulton: eastbound, between Great Highway and 48th
La Playa: between Cabrillo and Fulton

Closures from Saturday at 9 p.m. to Sunday at 4 p.m.

Great Highway: between Sloat and JFK
Multiple entrances to Golden Gate Park for the race period

Muni Service Changes

Summary of Service Impacts

The event will cause major reroutes and delays Sunday morning. If you’re not participating in the race as a runner or spectator, you are encouraged to avoid areas affected by the Bay to Breakers.

Lines and routes that operate parallel to the course

The N, 5, 28, 29 and 31 will experience crowding and delays.
There will be added service to and from the race on the 5X, 5R and N.
There will be added morning N Judah Metro service east of 19th Avenue.

Routes that cross the course

The 19, 22, 24, 27, 33, and 43 will be divided into two sections, with no service between sections. You will have to walk to get from one side of the race to the other, or take an alternate route.
The 8 and 12 will reroute around the course via The Embarcadero.
The 30 and 45 will not serve south of Market. Use the 8 or 12 routes to access SoMa.
The 49 will not serve north of Mission and South Van Ness. You will have to walk to get from one side of the race to the other, or else take alternate routings.
You can cross the park on the 18, 28, 29, or 44 routes. Expect delays due to heavy ridership and traffic.

Market and Mission Street routes and lines

The Muni Metro Subway will open at 8 a.m.
BART will open at 6 a.m.
- Adult “A” Pass holders may use BART between Market Street stations and Mission District stations to cross the course for no charge.
- All others may use BART to cross the course at their regular BART fare.
Some routes on Market and Mission — 6, 7, 9, 14, 49, K-L-M Owls — will only go to Market, 10th or 11th Street.

Muni Reroutes

The following is general information that may help if you are unable to reach the Transit Information Center, and may not be the most efficient for your particular trip. Expect crowding and allow a lot of extra time for your trip.

Temporary Service Changes by Route/Line
Route/Line F Market & Wharves (Streetcars)	Times Start of Service until 10:45 a.m.	Service Details No service between Van Ness and Embarcadero. After 6 a.m.: use Muni Metro Subway between Van Ness and Embarcadero stations. Streetcars will only serve The Embarcadero.
Route/Line K Ingleside Bus Early Morning	Times 7 a.m. until 8 a.m.	Service Details No service east of Van Ness. After 8 a.m.: use Muni Metro Subway between Van Ness and Embarcadero stations.
Route/Line N Bus Early Morning	Times 5 a.m. until 8 a.m.	Service Details Inbound reroute will be along Folsom, between 10th St and The Embarcadero. Outbound reroute will be along 3rd St, Harrison and 11th St. After 8 a.m.: use Muni Metro Subway between Van Ness and Embarcadero stations.
Route/Line T Bus Early Morning	Times 6 a.m. until 8 a.m.	Service Details Inbound reroute will be along Folsom, between 10th St and The Embarcadero. Outbound reroute will be along 3rd St, Harrison and 11th St. After 8 a.m.: use Muni Metro Subway between Van Ness and Embarcadero stations.
Route/Line 5 Fulton	Times Start of Service until 2 p.m.	Service Details No reroutes, but some delays and crowding are possible There will be added Express inbound service. If you want local stops, be sure to board a local bus.
Route/Line 5R Fulton Rapid	Times Start of Service until 8 a.m.	Service Details Inbound Rapid route will service all regular 5R stops from Fulton & 47th to downtown There will be no Outbound 5R service
Route/Line 5X Fulton Express	Times From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.	Service Details Inbound 5X route will be from Fulton & 47th via Fulton, Masonic, Golden Gate Ave., Hyde to the drop-off location between Hyde and Grove.
Route/Line 7 Haight/Noriega	Times Start of Service to 10:45 a.m.	Service Details Reroute will be along Judah between 22nd Ave. and Funston in both directions. Switchback will begin at Market &10th St., with a temporary terminal on 11th between Mission and Market The stop nearest to Downtown is Market & Van Ness. Use Muni Metro Subway service between Van Ness and Embarcadero stations.
Route/Line 7 Haight/Noriega	Times 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.	Service Details Reroute will be along Judah between 22nd Ave. and Funston in both directions only; no downtown switchback. The stop nearest to the Salesforce Transit Center is Mission & Beale.
Route/Line 7 Haight/Noriega	Times After 2 p.m.	Service Details The stop nearest to the Salesforce Transit Center is Mission & Beale.
Route/Line 8 Bayshore	Times 6 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.	Service Details To Fisherman’s Wharf: Reroute will be from 3rd & Folsom via Folsom, The Embarcadero. Washington, Davis, Market, Geary, Kearny to regular route. The stop nearest to Market Street is Kearny & Geary. To City College: Reroute will be from Stockton & Clay via Clay, Drumm, Washington, The Embarcadero, Harrison to regular route. The first regular stop is Harrison & 4th St.
Route/Line 9 San Bruno	Times 6 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.	Service Details Route divided into two sections: West of 11th & Market Toward Downtown: Switchback will be from 11th & Market via Market, 10th, Mission, 11th to regular route. Temporary terminal at 11th & Market Board for outbound service toward Visitacion Valley at temporary terminal East of Market & Hyde/8th Buses will serve regular 9 stops between Market & Steuart and Market & Hyde Switchback will be from Market & Hyde/8th via 8th, Mission, 7th, Market to regular route toward downtown Use Muni Metro Subway service between Van Ness and Embarcadero stations.
Route/Line 12 Folsom/Pacific	Times Start of Service. to 5 p.m.	Service Details To Pacific Heights: Reroute will be from Folsom & Main via Folsom, The Embarcadero, Washington, Davis, Sacramento to regular route. The stop nearest to Market Street is Sansome & Sacramento. To The Mission: Reroute will be from Clay & Drumm via Drumm, Washington, The Embarcadero, Folsom to regular route. The first regular stop is Folsom & Beale.
Route/Line 14 Mission and 14R Mission Rapid	Times 6 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.	Service Details Route divided into two sections: West of Mission & 9th Toward Downtown: Switchback at Mission & 10th, last stop at Mission & 11th, via 10th, Howard, 11th, Mission to regular route. Temporary terminal on 11th between Howard and Mission. To continue toward Downtown, walk to Mission & 8th to board an Inbound 14/14R To Daly City: Regular route from Mission & 11th. East of Mission & 9th To Downtown: From Mission & 8th via Mission to Fremont, Market, Beale, Mission to temporary terminal at Mission & Beale. To Mission & 8th: From temporary terminal, regular route to Mission & 7th. To continue toward Daly City BART, walk to Mission & 11th to board an Outbound 14/14R. Use Muni Metro Subway service between Van Ness and Embarcadero stations. Use BART from 16th Street/Mission Station to any Market Street station. BART fares apply.
Route/Line 15X Bayview Hunters Point Express	Times 6 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.	Service Details To Downtown: Regular route to 3rd & Harrison, via Harrison to temporary terminal on north side of 3rd. To Bayview: From temporary terminal via Harrison to 4th to regular route.
Route/Line 18 46th Avenue	Times Start of Service until 4 p.m.	Service Details Reroute will be along Judah, 19th Ave. Crossover and Fulton in both directions. To Outer Richmond: The first regular stop north of Golden Gate Park is La Playa & Fulton. To Stonestown: The first regular stop south of Golden Gate Park is 46th Ave & Kirkham.
Route/Line 19 Polk	Times 6 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.	Service Details Route divided into two sections: North of Howard Switchback begins at Mission. Reroute will be along McAllister. To Fisherman’s Wharf: The nearest stop to Market Street is 7th St & Market. South of Howard Switchback begins at Harrison. To Hunters Point: First stop is 8th St & H arrison. No service between Folsom and Mission If you want to walk between sections: Distance: less than 1/2 mile Expect delays when crossing the race route. To ride from northern section to the southern section, take the 12 at Pacific to Harrison & 8th St, or Take N Owl Route (before 6 a.m.) or N Bus Line (after 6 a.m.) to Folsom & The Embarcadero. Take the 12 to 8th St, where you can catch the 19. To ride from the southern section to the northern section, take 12 Route from Folsom & 8th to Polk.
Route/Line 22 Fillmore	Times 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.	Service Details Route divided into two sections: North of Hayes Route will be between FIllmore & Bay and Fillmore & Turk Switchback will be via Fillmore to McAllister, Webster, Fulton, Fillmore to regular inbound route For continued outbound travel, walk to Fillmore & Oak South of Hayes Route will be between Mission Bay/UCSF and Fillmore & Oak Switchback will be from Fillmore & Haight via Haight, Steiner, Oak, Fillmore to regular outbound route For continued inbound travel, walk to Fillmore & McAllister No inbound service between Haight and McAllister Outbound service only between McAllister and Oak If you want to walk between sections: Distance: About 1/2 mile Expect delays when crossing the race route To ride from the northern section to the southern section: At McAllister, transfer to the 5 Fulton east to Civic Center Station. Take the Muni Metro Subway to Church Street, where you can transfer to the 22 to Mission Bay/UCSF. To ride from the southern section to the northern section: At Church & Market, take the Muni Metro Subway to Civic Center Station. Transfer to the 5 Fulton west on McAllister & Jones to Fillmore, where you can transfer again to the 22 to The Marina. It may be faster to use some other combination of routes and lines or BART in place of the 22. Call the San Francisco 311 Customer Service Center for personalized trip assistance.
Route/Line 24 Divisadero	Times 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.	Service Details Route divided into two sections: North of Hayes Route will be between Jackson & Webster and Divisadero & McAllister Switchback will be from Divisadero & McAllister via Divisadero, Fulton, Broderick, McAllister, Divisadero to regular inbound route For continued outbound travel, walk to Divisadero & Oak South of Hayes Route will be between 3rd & Palou and Divisadero & Haight Switchback will be from Divisadero & Haight, via Haight, Broderick, Oak, Divisadero to regular outbound route. For continued inbound travel, walk to Divisadero & McAllister No service between Haight and McAllister If you want to walk between sections: Distance: About 1/2 mile Expect delays when crossing the race route To ride from the northern section to the southern section: At McAllister, transfer to the 5 Route Fulton to Civic Center Station Take the Muni Metro Subway to Castro Street, where you can transfer to the 24 to Bayview To ride from the southern section of the route to the northern section: At Castro & Market, take the Muni Metro Subway to Civic Center Station Transfer to the 5 Fulton west on McAllister & Jones to Divisadero, where you transfer to the 24 to Pacific Heights It may be faster to use some other combination of routes and lines or BART in place of the 24.
Route/Line 27 Bryant	Times 6 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.	Service Details Route divided into two sections: North of Howard Route will be between Pacific & Van Ness to 8th & Market Switchback will be from 8th & Market via 8th, Mission, 7th to regular inbound route For continued outbound travel, walk to Harrison & 9th South of Howard Route will be between 24th & Mission and Folsom & 8th Switchback will be from Folsom & 7th via Folsom, 6th, Harrison, to regular outbound route For continued inbound travel, walk to 7th & Mission No service between Harrison and Mission If you want to walk between sections: Distance: less than 1/2 mile Expect delays when crossing the race route It may be faster to use some other combination of routes and lines or BART in place of the 27 Bryant.
Route/Line 28 19th Avenue	Times Start of Service until 4 p.m.	Service Details No reroute. Delays and crowding expected.
Route/Line 29 Sunset	Times Start of Service until 4 p.m.	Service Details No reroute. Delays and crowding expected.
Route/Line 30 Stockton	Times 6 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.	Service Details No service south of Market. Last stop toward Caltrain is 4th & Market First stop to The Marina is 3rd St & Stevenson To get to Caltrain: Transfer to N Judah inbound at Powell Street Station Transfer to the 15X at Harrison & 3rd To get from Caltrain: Take the N Judah and transfer at Montgomery Street Station
Route/Line 33 Ashbury/18th	Times 6 a.m. until 1:40 p.m.	Service Details Route divided into two sections: North of Fell Route will be between Sacramento & Cherry and Fulton & Arguello Switchback will be from Fulton & Stanyan via Fulton, Shrader, Hayes, Stanyan to regular inbound route For continued outbound travel, walk to Stanyan & Waller (existing 66 stop location) South of Fell Route will be between 25th & Potrero and Haight & Stanyan Switchback will be from Haight & Stanyan via Stanyan, Waller, Shrader, Haight to regular outbound route For continued inbound travel, walk to Stanyan & Fulton No service between Haight and Fulton. If you want to walk between sections: Distance: less than 1/2 mile Expect delays when crossing the race route To ride from the northern section to the southern section: Take the 1, 31, 38 or 38R west to 6th Ave or the 5 Fulton to 8th Avenue Transfer to the 44 O’Shaughnessy south to 9th Ave & Irving Transfer to the N Judah east to Carl & Cole, where you can take the 33 to General Hospital at Ashbury & Frederick To ride from the southern section to the northern section: Take the N Judah west to 9th Ave & Irving. Take the 44 O’Shaughnessy north to whichever of the following streets is closest to your destination, then transfer going east: 1 California 5 Fulton or 5R Fulton Rapid 31 Balboa 38 Geary or 38R Geary Rapid
Route/Line 38 Geary and 38R Geary Rapid	Times Start of service to 11 a.m.	Service Details Last inbound stop: Beale & Mission First outbound stop: Fremont & Market
Route/Line 43 Masonic	Times 7 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.	Service Details Route divided into two sections: North of Fell Route will be between Presidio & California and Masonic & Hayes Switchback will be from Masonic & Hayes via Hayes, Ashbury, Grove, Masonic to regular inbound route For continued outbound travel, walk to Haight & Clayton South of Fell Route will be between Munich & Geneva and Masonic & Oak Switchback will be from Masonic & Oak via Oak, Central, Haight to regular outbound route For continued inbound travel, walk to Masonic & Hayes No service between Hayes and Oak If you want to walk between sections: Distance: less than 1/4 mile Expect delays when crossing the race route To ride from the northern section to the southern section: Consider using the 28 19th Avenue from the Marina District to the Sunset District, or Instead of taking the 43, take the 1, 31, 38, or 38R west to 6th Ave or the 5 Fulton west to 8th Ave. Transfer to the 44 O’Saughnessy south to 9th Ave & Judah where you can take the 43 to The Excelsior. To ride from the southern section to the northern section: Consider using the 28 19th Avenue rom the Sunset District to the Marina District, or Take the 44 O’Shaughnessy north from 9th Ave & Judah to whichever of the following streets is closest to your destination, then transfer going east: 1 California 5 Fulton or 5R Fulton Rapid 31 Balboa 38 Geary or 38R Geary Rapid
Route/Line 44 O’Shaughnessy	Times Start of service to 2 p.m.	Service Details No stops in Golden Gate Park. Northbound to The Richmond: Last stop before park: 9th Ave & Irving First stop after park: 8th Ave & Fulton Southbound to Hunters Point: Last stop before park: Cabrillo & 7th Ave First stop after park: 9th Ave & Lincoln
Route/Line 45 Union/Stockton	Times 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.	Service Details No service south of Market. Last stop toward Caltrain is 4th & Market First stop to The Marina is 3rd St & Stevenson To get to Caltrain: Transfer to N Judah inbound at Powell Street Station Transfer to the 15X at Harrison & 3rd To get from Caltrain: Take the N Judah and transfer at Montgomery Street Station
Route/Line 49 Van Ness/Mission	Times 5 a.m. until 11 a.m.	Service Details Route divided into two sections: North of Hayes Route will be between Powell & Beach and Van Ness & McAllister Switchback will be from Van Ness & McAllister via McAllister, Polk, Grove, Van Ness to regular inbound route For continued outbound travel, walk to Van Ness & Market South of Hayes Route will be between City College and Van Ness 7 Market Switchback will be from Van Ness & Market via Market, Page, Franklin, Fell, Van Ness to regular outbound route For continued inbound travel, walk to Van Ness & McAllister If you want to walk between McAllister and Market: Distance: about 1/4 mile Expect delays when crossing the race route To ride from the northern section to the southern section: Transfer at Van Ness & Jackson to the 12 Folsom/Pacific east to Mission Street To ride from the southern section of the route to the northern section: Take the 12 Folsom/Pacific east on Folsom or transfer at Cesar Chavez & Mission Transfer to the Van Ness portion of the 49 Route at Pacific & Van Ness

Muni Express and Extra Service

Before the race
- The 5R Fulton Rapid will operate to Downtown
After the race
- The 5X Fulton Express will operate from the finish line area to Civic Center BART.

Get Assistance

Areas around the beginning and end of the race will be a mad rush of activity. We’re here to help keep you sane.

The San Francisco 311 Customer Service Center is open 24 hours a day.
We will have SFMTA staff pre-race in the Ferry Building vicinity who can direct you to stops and transfer points. Look for us in bright orange or yellow vests.
We will also have SFMTA staff after the race in the vicinity of Fulton & 47th. We’ll still be wearing those bright vests.

Maps of Reroutes

These maps show where Muni lines and routes will be rerouted while the streets are closed for the race.

Downtown Area

Lines: F on Embarcadero only
Reroutes: 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 14R, 19, 27, 30, 31, 38, 38R, 45, 49, L Bus, N Bus

Panhandle Area

Reroutes: 7, 18, 22, 24, 33, 43, 44

Golden Gate Park

Reroutes: 5, 7, 18, 33, 43, 44

You Ride, We Guide,

The USA Moovit Team

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