Guide to riding BART & MUNI

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Step 7: Get Off

MUNI
MUNI stops at all of the overground stops downtown no matter what. Exit MUNI when you arrive at your stop. If people won't let you off, politely say "coming out" and“excuse me” . Most of the above ground MUNI stops are optional, so it is recommended that  you pull the wire on the sides of the car before your stop to ensure that the driver stops. You have to press the bar on the side of the steps to get the door to open. Avoid exiting the train at the front, near the driver, unless you absolutely have to. It slows everyone down because people boarding have to wait for you to get off.

BART
BART stops at all stations no matter what. The only thing to note is that the train accelerates and decelerates fast so it's unusually hard to stay upright and make your way to the door.

If you have a bike or luggage, position yourself so that you let the item-less people out first. If you need to get your bearing when you get off, be sure to step away from the door immediately so that you don't block other people getting off the train.

If you rode BART, you'll have to put your ticket back into a turnstile on the way out to complete the paying process.

Follow the exit signs to find your way out. Remember to stand right, walk left on the escalator! People with bikes can't use the escalator; you must walk or use the elevator.

 

 

Asian Art Museum

The Asian Art Museum, a gem of San Francisco culture, is one of the largest museums in the world devoted exclusively to Asian art. Its collection spans all major traditions of Asian Art and culture from the past 6,000 years and seven major Asian regions. Explore the samurai culture of ancient Japan, discover the treasures of the Himalayas, or take refuge from the bustling streets of San Francisco amidst the artifacts of an ancient Indian Buddhist temple.

Take MUNI to the Asian Art Museum:

From downtown (Market St. and Powell St.), take the Muni J, Muni K, Muni L, Muni 5, or Muni 21. From the Powell St. underground station, take the Muni J, K, or L Outbound and get off at the Civic Center Station. Walk one block southwest to Larkin St., and then one block north to the museum.

Or, catch the 5 towards Fulton St. and 8th Ave. or towards Cabrillo/La Playa/Ocean Beach at the north corner of Market St. and Powell St. Get off at the northwest corner of McAllister St. and Larkin St. Walk half a block south to the museum.

Or, catch the 21 towards Fulton St. and 8th Ave. at the north corner of Market St. and Powell St. Get off at Market St. and Hyde St. Walk one block west on Grove St. and half a block north on Larkin St.

Each journey will take about 10 minutes total and cost $2.00.

Learn more about the Asian Art Museum at www.asianart.org.