Getting Home on 4th of July: Muni/BART/Caltrain Schedules | 2025

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Getting To and From the Fireworks

Caltrain | 2025

NO Extra Late Night Southbound Trains for 2025 – Regular Weekend Service

Caltrain will operate a regular weekend schedule (see page 4 of the PDF) on Independence Day, Friday, July 4. Caltrain will offer easy access to the annual Fourth of July fireworks show at San Francisco’s Pier 39, planned for 9:30 p.m.

Visit the Caltrain Holiday Service page for all holiday service information.

Here are the southbound trains from San Francisco Caltrain after the fireworks on July 4, 2025

• 9:25p
• 9:55p
• 10:25p
• 10:55p
• 11:25p
• 12:05a – Last train south from San Francisco

Can you drink on Caltrain! Yes! (sort of)
You can have an open container on the ride up to SF before the fireworks, but open alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the trains beginning at 9 p.m. on special event days and nights

Muni | 2025

The annual Independence Day Fireworks Celebration will start at 2 p.m. along the waterfront near the Municipal Pier and Pier 39. The fireworks display will begin at 9:30 p.m. and last approximately 20 minutes. Muni will operate on a Saturday schedule with extra Muni service to get people to and from the Fireworks area between Aquatic Park and Fisherman’s Wharf.

As many as 200,000 people are expected in the event area. Traffic congestion and disruption of transit service are expected in the event area. Traffic congestion, temporary street closures and Muni reroutes are expected. To ensure safety, fireworks viewers should pay attention to their surroundings and allow extra travel time to get around the city.

Traffic Restrictions

Treasure Island will be closed to cars for the fireworks for 2025 only Treasure Island residents will be permitted onto the island by car. To watch the fireworks from Treasure Island, non-residents must arrive via the 25 Treasure Island Route, by the Treasure Island Ferry, or by bicycle from Oakland.

The streets between Aquatic Park and Fisherman’s Wharf and north of Bay Street may close as crowds gather for the July 4 Fireworks Celebration. The Embarcadero north of Broadway is also subject to closure for public safety.

Muni Fireworks Shuttles

Getting to the Fireworks:

1. Market Street/Ferry Building Fireworks Shuttle will run from 3 to 9 p.m. Board on Market Street at Inbound Boarding Islands from 5th to Steuart street; and at the Ferry Building. Drop off will be at Fisherman’s Wharf.
2. Caltrain Fireworks Shuttle will run from 3 to 9p.m. Board at 4th & Townsend streets outside the Caltrain Station. Drop off will be at Aquatic Park.
3. Van Ness/Civic Center Fireworks Shuttle will run from 3 to 9 p.m. Pick-ups will be at UN Plaza/Civic Center BART Station; and along Inbound Route 49 Van Ness/Mission stops on Van Ness. Drop off will be at Aquatic Park.

Leaving the Fireworks:

1. Market Street/Ferry Building Fireworks Express will run from 10 to 10:45 p.m. (or when crowds are clear). Board at Kearny and North Point streets. Drop off will be at the Ferry Building, Embarcadero Station, and Market/Battery streets.
2. Caltrain Fireworks Express will run from 10 to 10:45 p.m. (or when crowds are clear). Board at Kearny and North Point streets. Drop off at 4th/King Caltrain Station.
3. Van Ness/Civic Center Fireworks Express will run from 10 to 10:45 p.m. (or when crowds are clear). Board at Bay and Polk streets. Drop off at Outbound Route 49 Van Ness/Mission stops on Van Ness and at UN Plaza/Civic Center BART Station.

Muni Service Changes

Please consult the table below for information regarding Muni service changes, including reroute summaries, duration of any reroutes or service switchbacks, missed stops and alternate stop locations . Reroutes are subject to change as conditions warrant. There will be also be extra July 4 service.

Fourth of July Fireworks Muni/Traffic Info | 4th of July Extra Service Muni Details

BART | 2025

BART will run a Sunday schedule for 4th of July 2025 with extra trains for fireworks

On Friday, July 4th, 2025, BART will be running a Sunday schedule (8am-midnight). We will run five-line service until 8pm and then three-line service after 8pm.

Five-line service means all lines will be running including the Green and Red lines which provide direct service into San Francisco. Extra trains may be added to help people get home from fireworks.

Parking will be free at all BART stations, except Milpitas and Berryessa/North San Jose stations, which has parking lots operated by VTA.

When is the last BART from San Francisco after the fireworks?

Other than saying generically there may be “extra trains” for fireworks, BART hasn’t been specific. But it looks like they’ll be ending service around midnight.

According to BART they are running a Sunday service, so if that’s the case:

• The last eastbound trains to Antioch will leave Embarcadero at 11:59p, 12:16a and 12:31a. (see Yellow/Sunday PDF)
• The last eastbound trains to Dublin/Pleasanton will leave Embarcadero at 11:49p, 12:09a and 12:29a (See Blue/Sunday PDF)
• The last southbound trains to Daly City will leave Embarcadero at 11:49p, 12:09a and 12:29a (See Blue/Sunday PDF)

Free Cab Rides Home | 2025

There used to be great free cab rides home deals all over the Bay Area, but now it’s only limited to the first 60 people thanks to Silva Injury Law in Turlok, but is valid for people in the San Francisco “metro area” .

Rides must be taken between 5pm and 10am the next morning for one way rides to a safe destination with a maximum of $25 and you’ll need to mail your copy of receipt asap (with 10 business days) and be one of the first 60 people since they will process them the order they receive proof in the mail. See the full details.

Parking | 2025

• Enforced – Parking meters, posted time limit zones and seven day street sweeping will be enforced citywide on the holiday. We know this sucks.
• Not Enforced – Commuter tow away, residential parking permits and Monday-Friday daytime street sweeping will not be enforced.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.