visiting for one day in September, best transportation and sights?

Hi! I'm going to SF for a conference at the end of September. I'm hoping to spend my last day, from hotel check out at 11(or even earlier) to my flight at 9pm, trying to see a city i've never been to. Google has given me the following list of things/places. Is ride share affordable or should I rent a car for that day?

  • cable car to Lombard street, walk to waterfront
  • lunch around pier 39/fisherman's warf/sea lions
  • rideshare to crissy field or GG Overlook
  • rideshare to alamo square park
  • rideshare to Chinatown
  • then return to hotel to grab bags and hop on BART to airport?

Also open to any recommendations you might have as well!

Posted Aug 14, 2026, 12:36 AM UTC

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