Can they stop for you in the street or do you need to call or go to a taxi stand and how difficult are they to get?
I am going from the area near the Stanyan hotel to fishermans wharf; need to arrive about 1030am. Also, how strict are they about the no. of passengers, we are 3 adults, 2 babies and 2 skinny kids.
Thanks.

Cabs are allowed to stop for you, but I would call a cab from the Stanyan Park Hotel. Tell them that you need a minivan. SF has several big cab companies, yellow cab, de soto, veterans, are 3 that come to mind. You might be able to flag a cab down once you are at Fisherman's Wharf. It's a more populated area. But just in case, bring a cab company phone # with you. Downtown is the only area that I would have some confidence that I could flag a cab.

Have a great trip!

Hello hellokitie, I have never had a problem hailing a cab in SF. Stand at a corner and be willing to step off the corner with a raised hand. But with the number of people you will have you will no doubt need two taxis or as franny suggested a minivan which you would need advance reservations for I would think. I cannot imagine your being able to get a minivan as you would a taxi (no reservation). Enjoy your time in beautiful SF!

You will not be able to flag a cab near the Stanyan Park--it is in a predominately residential neighborhood and cabs do not cruise the streets in SF's residential neighborhoods. So have hotel call a cab OR you could actually take public transporation for far less by walking up hill 2 blocks from hotel and catching N Judah. You can get off at any below ground downtown stop and take the above ground F srteetcar tothe Wharf.

Absolutely agree with SAB. Call.

Thanks. How much time do you think it would take?

20 minutes or so, depending on traffic and whether you hit lights.

Thanks but I meant by public transportation.

The N technically takes about 15mins to get from Stanyan to say Powell Street and F takes about 20 mins to get to the Wharf from there. But these times don't take into account waiting time. I would guestimate at least 50 mins. Yes, taking a cab will quicker.

If line F is packed, and usually it is, may be difficult to get on with 2 babies and strollers.