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Civic Center/UN Plaza BART Station

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Civic Center, San Francisco
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    Jeffrey-Ryan B.
    "stand right and walk left on the escalators"(5 Tips)
    Gizelle Q.
    "Check out the accordion guy every weekday morning!"(2 Tips)
    Sara P.
    "Crazy Violin Man has stopped trying."(2 Tips)
    Matt K.
    "There is often human feces on the sidewalks above the station."(2 Tips)
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  • Lana L.
    Lana LJune 30, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Breathe through your mouth when you're here because it stinks like pee everywhere
  • Matt K.
    Matt KarisFebruary 7, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Watch where you walk. There is often human feces on the sidewalks above the station.
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    Island BruinMarch 16, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Really scuzzy stairs up to the plaza. Should probably get a tetanus shot afterwards
  • Thomas P.heart icon on user image
    Thomas PajorJanuary 20, 2016
    Be prepared for lots of bums in this area when exiting the station.
  • Tantek Ç.
    Tantek ÇelikNovember 21, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    If you're going to Coliseum/OAKland Airport, take a Dublin/Pleasanton or Fremont train to go directly there. Transferring is too easy to get wrong. Hint: CDF.
  • Jeffrey-Ryan B.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey-Ryan B.October 4, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Beware it is stand right and walk left on the escalators when using them to get to and from the bloody platform! Courtesy people!
  • Jason S.
    Jason ScheirerAugust 27, 2019
    They’ve closed down half the exits to cut back on the amount of space junkies have to shoot up. There are still dealers who hang out at the top of the stairs on the SW corner of Market/8th.
  • Jeffrey-Ryan B.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey-Ryan B.September 3, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Beware of the homeless that beg above ground from the station and in the station hallways!
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    Spoon CarvalhoDecember 7, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Welcome to BART
  • Andy D.
    Andy DietlerJuly 20, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Ride backwards to here and get one of the last seats for the long journey east.
  • Nancy A.heart icon on user image
    Nancy AnnDecember 19, 2016
    Always interesting. Musicians. The Eau de Civic Center is memorable.
  • Fernando Augusto
    Fernando AugustoAugust 25, 2018
    Been here 50+ times
    Go to either end of the platform for a better chance at a seat during rush hour.
  • David U.
    David UyMarch 27, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Don't take the elevator unless you really have to. It's a slow 1 minute decent and the car reeks of pee
  • Meredith S.
    Meredith SweetJuly 21, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The MUNI trains here are always so packed! Take BART: it's faster and in S.F., goes to most of the same stops.
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    Bennett W WongJuly 27, 2016
    San Francisco Main Library is close by. Borrow a book to read while waiting for the train.
  • Brad T.heart icon on user image
    Brad TMarch 30, 2017
    Take bart or muni to anywhere in the world! Or the 16th St station.
  • Gary R.heart icon on user image
    Gary RileyAugust 21, 2016
    Been here 50+ times
    It's good to get inside the paid area as quickly as possible for some measure of additional safety.
  • Alison B.heart icon on user image
    Alison Byrne FieldsNovember 4, 2019
    It’s about $9.50 to take the train from here to the airport.
  • Jussi H.
    Jussi HäyhäNovember 16, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Keep your cell phone in your pocket. Someone will take it from your hand and run away.
  • Vladimir G.
    Vladimir GerasimovMay 4, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    One of the worst stations. All the entrances are crowded with homeless people, stinks like pee.
  • Seva L.
    Seva LoginovSeptember 26, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    The purple violin magician's dog is called Ginger. Early in the morning she chases her ball around and slides on the slippery floor.
  • Maggi T.
    Maggi TrymbillJuly 14, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    If you want to go to a place that is close to Civic Center or UN Plaza ... you wan't to step of Bart / Muni here. You're welcome!
  • Niña 🌺
    Niña 🌺August 13, 2012
    If escalators are not working, remember there are elevators! I feel bad seeing elderly people go up those flights of stairs, and it's too late to let then know.
  • Erik P.
    Erik PlathOctober 9, 2022
    Trifecta tonight: Blood, feces and vomit before I even got on the train!
  • Tantek Ç.
    Tantek ÇelikAugust 15, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    wave at the security cameras, smile, and wink.
  • JD D.
    JD DigaoMay 23, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    I swear the escalator going up to UN Plaza is broken every other week
  • Gary R.heart icon on user image
    Gary RileyMay 5, 2017
    Been here 50+ times
    Lots of people collapsed on the floor, shooting up, etc.
  • J H.
    J HSeptember 9, 2017
    Don't use your iPhone while u waiting for the train there someone out there will Snatch your phone going to you end up 💦💦💦
  • John "Johnny5" H.
    John "Johnny5" HirschApril 11, 2013
    Watch out for the crackheads that roam this plaza
  • Vladimir G.
    Vladimir GerasimovJune 4, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Smells like pee, bunch of crackheads near the entrances and at the station. One of the worst stations in SF. True SF spirit.
  • maxfield
    maxfieldSeptember 1, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Don't stand in front of the train doors. Stand to the side so that passengers exiting don't have to push you out of the way.
  • Aaron P.
    Aaron PollockNovember 25, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    You've evaded the homeless only to arrive 30 minutes early for your train! Good job!
  • Jonny Y.
    Jonny YoungFebruary 9, 2016
    💩 everywhere
  • Nick P.
    Nick PerryJune 8, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Transfer here to Muni Metro (Middle Level) and Golden Gate Transit (7th & Market Streets).
  • theSusyness ..
    theSusyness .February 6, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Civic Center/ Grove exit is almost always fucking broken. Take Market / 8th St instead.
  • John D.heart icon on user image
    John DrefahlNovember 20, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    Poop, that's what that is
  • savoryexposure.com
    savoryexposure.comAugust 17, 2011
    A large gourmet grocery, Harvest Urban Market, is just a few short blocks from the station on 8th street
  • Alex L.heart icon on user image
    Alex LinSeptember 10, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Crazy Accordion Man and Mime Dog
  • Darin
    DarinMarch 5, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Last stop that you can actually find a seat when fleeing the city
  • Kaja J.
    Kaja JohnsonSeptember 15, 2010
    You can purchase a MUNI ticket at machines near the BART exit (in case you forgot your cash).
  • Charles M.heart icon on user image
    Charles MagnusonNovember 6, 2015
    Been here 50+ times
    Dirty, smelly, and hotter than the sun.
  • Ashley M.heart icon on user image
    Ashley MowreyNovember 13, 2015
    Human feces everywhere.
  • Emily P.
    Emily PinkertonDecember 10, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    if you're getting off an SFO/Millbrae train, take the stairs closest to the front car and laugh as you beat the escalator commuters to the turnstile!
  • Jacquinn S.
    Jacquinn ScalesOctober 16, 2011
    Beware of rats at night time.
  • @RickNakama
    @RickNakamaJuly 15, 2012
    The station doesn't open until 8am on Sundays!
  • 🐍Ssstephanie
    🐍SsstephanieNovember 3, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    man 'playing' violin at UN Plaza entrance is awesome.
  • SFBART
    SFBARTMarch 5, 2010
    Try Ananda Fuara restaurant nearby - lots of good vegetarian choices.
  • Kevin H.
    Kevin HicksAugust 10, 2011
    Escalator etiquette: stand on the right, climb on the left.
  • Matt B.
    Matt BerghsNovember 24, 2011
    Bikes and backpacks are annoying when the BART is busy.
  • Cedric R.
    Cedric ReuterNovember 10, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Who decided it was a good idea to have a train that only runs to 24th street?
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