Hotels near Union Square

Union Square is San Francisco's traditional hotel hub - major chains, boutique properties, and easy access to everything the city offers. Powell Street BART/Muni Station is 2 minutes on foot, and San Francisco Caltrain Station (700 4th St) - where Caltrain departs for Santa Clara and Levi's Stadium - is a 20-minute Muni ride south on the N Judah or T Third Street lines.

The Caltrain journey from San Francisco takes 55-70 minutes to Santa Clara, then 15 minutes on VTA light rail to the stadium - about 75-90 minutes total. Cable cars, the Ferry Building Marketplace (1 Ferry Building), Golden Gate Park, and Alcatraz boat tours all depart from this area. Mid-range hotel rates run $350-600/night on match weekends.

Pro Tip: Buy a Clipper Card at any Muni or BART station - it covers Caltrain, BART, Muni buses, cable cars, and ferries in a single tap. Load enough credit for your full stay to avoid ticket machine queues on match day.

Stadium distance: 72 km, ~75-90 min via Caltrain from 4th & King Station + VTA light rail.