2nd and King station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | January 10, 1998 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
2nd and King station serves as a Muni Metro light rail stop situated within the median of King Street close to Second Street in San Francisco's China Basin district, adjacent to Oracle Park. While Muni Metro trains operate from a high-level island platform, historic streetcars make use of two low-level side platforms positioned just south of the main boarding area.
History
This station commenced operations on January 10, 1998, as part of the Muni Metro Extension initiative. Initially, it was served by a temporary E Embarcadero shuttle running between Embarcadero station and 4th and King/Caltrain station, which was replaced by N Judah service on August 22, 1998. The opening of the nearby San Francisco Giants ballpark (known then as Pacific Bell Park) in 2000 established 2nd and King as an essential transit point for accessing the stadium and supporting neighborhood redevelopment.
Service for the T Third Street line started on April 7, 2007; during this period, N Judah trains were temporarily truncated to Embarcadero, with J Church trains added during peak times. By June 30, 2007, both J and N lines resumed their original routes. The heritage E Embarcadero streetcar line began operation on August 1, 2015.
On January 7, 2023, T Third Street trains were redirected from King Street into the Central Subway. Additionally, the station is served by bus routes and , which provide service during early morning and late-night periods when rail service is unavailable.
External links
- SFMTA – King St & 2nd St: northbound, southbound
- SF Bay Transit (unofficial): King St & 2nd St