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Step 7Get off
MUNI
MUNI stops at all of the overground stops downtown no matter what. So you just need to get off. If people won't let you off, say "coming out" and they'll probably get out of your way. Most of the above ground MUNI stops are optional, so you're best off pulling 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. Don't get off at the very front of the train, 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 deaccelerates 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.
MUNI stops at all of the overground stops downtown no matter what. So you just need to get off. If people won't let you off, say "coming out" and they'll probably get out of your way. Most of the above ground MUNI stops are optional, so you're best off pulling 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. Don't get off at the very front of the train, 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 deaccelerates 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.
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You won't believe how many locals do this, but you DO NOT have to pull the cord for the train to stop at the next station while underground.
above ground = pull, below ground = don't pull.
(sorry, just my pet peeve... we can all use a few less riders climbing and scrambling over one another to pull the thing when it's just not necessary)
It may also be worth mentioning that the accessible entrances on BART spit your ticket out where you put them, rather than on top. I see many people baffled as to where their ticket went when using the doublewide turnstiles.