West Portal and 14th Avenue station

West Portal and 14th Avenue is a light rail stop on the Muni Metro K Ingleside and M Ocean View lines, located in the West Portal neighborhood of San Francisco, California. The station opened along with the Twin Peaks Tunnel and the first stage of the K Ingleside line (to St. Francis Circle) on February 3, 1918.

West Portal and 14th Ave
K Ingleside M Ocean View
Outbound train at West Portal and 14th in 2017
General information
LocationWest Portal Avenue at 14th Avenue
San Francisco, California
Coordinates37°44′17″N 122°28′09″W / 37.73797°N 122.46907°W / 37.73797; -122.46907
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
ConnectionsBus transport Muni: 57
Construction
AccessibleNo
History
OpenedFebruary 3, 1918[1]
Services
Preceding station Muni Following station
St. Francis Circle
towards Balboa Park
K Ingleside West Portal
towards Embarcadero
St. Francis Circle M Ocean View
Location
Map

The stop has two low-level side platforms (traffic islands) located before the cross street. It is the only non-accessible stop between St. Francis Circle to the west and the downtown stations to the east.

The stop is also served by the route 57 bus, plus the K Bus and M Bus which provide service along the K Ingleside and M Ocean View lines during the early morning hours, along with the K Owl and 91 Owl which provide service along the K Ingleside line during the early morning and late night hours respectively when trains do not operate.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Perles, Anthony (1981). The People's Railway: The History of the Municipal Railway of San Francisco. Interurban Press. p. 70. ISBN 0916374424.
  2. ^ "Muni Service Map". SFMTA. July 9, 2022. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
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