SF Bay FerryEarliest arrivalAlameda · Main Street
Main Street Alameda
Leaves San Francisco9:20 am20 minArrives Alameda · Main Street9:40 am$5.10 adult one wayGate GDirect20 min crossingBe at the dock by 9:05 am. Allow extra time if you need boarding assistance.
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Alameda · Main Street
Main Street Alameda
Be at the dock by 9:05 am. Allow extra time if you need boarding assistance.
Outbound · San Francisco to Alameda · Main Street
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Before you board+ · 9:20 am San Francisco to Alameda · Main Street
SF Bay Ferry
San Francisco · Ferry Building · Gate G
Ferry Building, Embarcadero at Market Street
Multiple gates serve different operators. The gate shown beside your sailing comes from the schedule; confirm dock signs when you arrive.
Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information
Recommended at the dock: 9:05 am for the 9:20 am sailing. This guide allows 15 minutes; check the operator’s cutoff and allow extra time for assistance.
Tap on and tap off with the same Clipper card, contactless bank card or mobile device. Each rider needs their own card or device. Bank cards charge adult fares; use a discount Clipper card or eligible discount ticket for reduced fares. App tickets can cover a group—activate each passenger’s ticket just before boarding.
Accessibility & boarding assistance · Bike space is limited; check the operator’s bicycle policy.
Street-side Ferry Building entrance and façade. This view does not show your selected ferry gate.
Captured 2022-08-26 · Photo by tao on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.
Before you board+ · 10:35 am San Francisco to Alameda · Main Street
SF Bay Ferry
San Francisco · Ferry Building · Gate G
Ferry Building, Embarcadero at Market Street
Multiple gates serve different operators. The gate shown beside your sailing comes from the schedule; confirm dock signs when you arrive.
Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information
Recommended at the dock: 10:20 am for the 10:35 am sailing. This guide allows 15 minutes; check the operator’s cutoff and allow extra time for assistance.
Tap on and tap off with the same Clipper card, contactless bank card or mobile device. Each rider needs their own card or device. Bank cards charge adult fares; use a discount Clipper card or eligible discount ticket for reduced fares. App tickets can cover a group—activate each passenger’s ticket just before boarding.
Accessibility & boarding assistance · Bike space is limited; check the operator’s bicycle policy.
Street-side Ferry Building entrance and façade. This view does not show your selected ferry gate.
Captured 2022-08-26 · Photo by tao on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.
Before you board+ · 11:30 am San Francisco to Alameda · Main Street
SF Bay Ferry
San Francisco · Ferry Building · Gate G
Ferry Building, Embarcadero at Market Street
Multiple gates serve different operators. The gate shown beside your sailing comes from the schedule; confirm dock signs when you arrive.
Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information
Recommended at the dock: 11:15 am for the 11:30 am sailing. This guide allows 15 minutes; check the operator’s cutoff and allow extra time for assistance.
Tap on and tap off with the same Clipper card, contactless bank card or mobile device. Each rider needs their own card or device. Bank cards charge adult fares; use a discount Clipper card or eligible discount ticket for reduced fares. App tickets can cover a group—activate each passenger’s ticket just before boarding.
Accessibility & boarding assistance · Bike space is limited; check the operator’s bicycle policy.
Street-side Ferry Building entrance and façade. This view does not show your selected ferry gate.
Captured 2022-08-26 · Photo by tao on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.
Before you board+ · 12:50 pm San Francisco to Alameda · Main Street
SF Bay Ferry
San Francisco · Ferry Building · Gate G
Ferry Building, Embarcadero at Market Street
Multiple gates serve different operators. The gate shown beside your sailing comes from the schedule; confirm dock signs when you arrive.
Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information
Recommended at the dock: 12:35 pm for the 12:50 pm sailing. This guide allows 15 minutes; check the operator’s cutoff and allow extra time for assistance.
Tap on and tap off with the same Clipper card, contactless bank card or mobile device. Each rider needs their own card or device. Bank cards charge adult fares; use a discount Clipper card or eligible discount ticket for reduced fares. App tickets can cover a group—activate each passenger’s ticket just before boarding.
Accessibility & boarding assistance · Bike space is limited; check the operator’s bicycle policy.
Street-side Ferry Building entrance and façade. This view does not show your selected ferry gate.
Captured 2022-08-26 · Photo by tao on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.
Before you board+ · 1:45 pm San Francisco to Alameda · Main Street
SF Bay Ferry
San Francisco · Ferry Building · Gate G
Ferry Building, Embarcadero at Market Street
Multiple gates serve different operators. The gate shown beside your sailing comes from the schedule; confirm dock signs when you arrive.
Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information
Recommended at the dock: 1:30 pm for the 1:45 pm sailing. This guide allows 15 minutes; check the operator’s cutoff and allow extra time for assistance.
Tap on and tap off with the same Clipper card, contactless bank card or mobile device. Each rider needs their own card or device. Bank cards charge adult fares; use a discount Clipper card or eligible discount ticket for reduced fares. App tickets can cover a group—activate each passenger’s ticket just before boarding.
Accessibility & boarding assistance · Bike space is limited; check the operator’s bicycle policy.
Street-side Ferry Building entrance and façade. This view does not show your selected ferry gate.
Captured 2022-08-26 · Photo by tao on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.
Before you board+ · 2:10 pm San Francisco to Alameda · Main Street
SF Bay Ferry
San Francisco · Ferry Building · Gate G
Ferry Building, Embarcadero at Market Street
Multiple gates serve different operators. The gate shown beside your sailing comes from the schedule; confirm dock signs when you arrive.
Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information
Recommended at the dock: 1:55 pm for the 2:10 pm sailing. This guide allows 15 minutes; check the operator’s cutoff and allow extra time for assistance.
Tap on and tap off with the same Clipper card, contactless bank card or mobile device. Each rider needs their own card or device. Bank cards charge adult fares; use a discount Clipper card or eligible discount ticket for reduced fares. App tickets can cover a group—activate each passenger’s ticket just before boarding.
Accessibility & boarding assistance · Bike space is limited; check the operator’s bicycle policy.
Street-side Ferry Building entrance and façade. This view does not show your selected ferry gate.
Captured 2022-08-26 · Photo by tao on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.
Before you board+ · 2:30 pm San Francisco to Alameda · Main Street
SF Bay Ferry
San Francisco · Ferry Building · Gate G
Ferry Building, Embarcadero at Market Street
Multiple gates serve different operators. The gate shown beside your sailing comes from the schedule; confirm dock signs when you arrive.
Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information
Recommended at the dock: 2:15 pm for the 2:30 pm sailing. This guide allows 15 minutes; check the operator’s cutoff and allow extra time for assistance.
Tap on and tap off with the same Clipper card, contactless bank card or mobile device. Each rider needs their own card or device. Bank cards charge adult fares; use a discount Clipper card or eligible discount ticket for reduced fares. App tickets can cover a group—activate each passenger’s ticket just before boarding.
Accessibility & boarding assistance · Bike space is limited; check the operator’s bicycle policy.
Street-side Ferry Building entrance and façade. This view does not show your selected ferry gate.
Captured 2022-08-26 · Photo by tao on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.
Before you board+ · 3:30 pm San Francisco to Alameda · Main Street
SF Bay Ferry
San Francisco · Ferry Building · Gate G
Ferry Building, Embarcadero at Market Street
Multiple gates serve different operators. The gate shown beside your sailing comes from the schedule; confirm dock signs when you arrive.
Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information
Recommended at the dock: 3:15 pm for the 3:30 pm sailing. This guide allows 15 minutes; check the operator’s cutoff and allow extra time for assistance.
Tap on and tap off with the same Clipper card, contactless bank card or mobile device. Each rider needs their own card or device. Bank cards charge adult fares; use a discount Clipper card or eligible discount ticket for reduced fares. App tickets can cover a group—activate each passenger’s ticket just before boarding.
Accessibility & boarding assistance · Bike space is limited; check the operator’s bicycle policy.
Street-side Ferry Building entrance and façade. This view does not show your selected ferry gate.
Captured 2022-08-26 · Photo by tao on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.
Before you board+ · 4:30 pm San Francisco to Alameda · Main Street
SF Bay Ferry
San Francisco · Ferry Building · Gate G
Ferry Building, Embarcadero at Market Street
Multiple gates serve different operators. The gate shown beside your sailing comes from the schedule; confirm dock signs when you arrive.
Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information
Recommended at the dock: 4:15 pm for the 4:30 pm sailing. This guide allows 15 minutes; check the operator’s cutoff and allow extra time for assistance.
Tap on and tap off with the same Clipper card, contactless bank card or mobile device. Each rider needs their own card or device. Bank cards charge adult fares; use a discount Clipper card or eligible discount ticket for reduced fares. App tickets can cover a group—activate each passenger’s ticket just before boarding.
Accessibility & boarding assistance · Bike space is limited; check the operator’s bicycle policy.
Street-side Ferry Building entrance and façade. This view does not show your selected ferry gate.
Captured 2022-08-26 · Photo by tao on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.
Before you board+ · 5:00 pm San Francisco to Alameda · Main Street
SF Bay Ferry
San Francisco · Ferry Building · Gate G
Ferry Building, Embarcadero at Market Street
Multiple gates serve different operators. The gate shown beside your sailing comes from the schedule; confirm dock signs when you arrive.
Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information
Recommended at the dock: 4:45 pm for the 5:00 pm sailing. This guide allows 15 minutes; check the operator’s cutoff and allow extra time for assistance.
Tap on and tap off with the same Clipper card, contactless bank card or mobile device. Each rider needs their own card or device. Bank cards charge adult fares; use a discount Clipper card or eligible discount ticket for reduced fares. App tickets can cover a group—activate each passenger’s ticket just before boarding.
Accessibility & boarding assistance · Bike space is limited; check the operator’s bicycle policy.
Street-side Ferry Building entrance and façade. This view does not show your selected ferry gate.
Captured 2022-08-26 · Photo by tao on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.
Before you board+ · 5:50 pm San Francisco to Alameda · Main Street
SF Bay Ferry
San Francisco · Ferry Building · Gate G
Ferry Building, Embarcadero at Market Street
Multiple gates serve different operators. The gate shown beside your sailing comes from the schedule; confirm dock signs when you arrive.
Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information
Recommended at the dock: 5:35 pm for the 5:50 pm sailing. This guide allows 15 minutes; check the operator’s cutoff and allow extra time for assistance.
Tap on and tap off with the same Clipper card, contactless bank card or mobile device. Each rider needs their own card or device. Bank cards charge adult fares; use a discount Clipper card or eligible discount ticket for reduced fares. App tickets can cover a group—activate each passenger’s ticket just before boarding.
Accessibility & boarding assistance · Bike space is limited; check the operator’s bicycle policy.
Street-side Ferry Building entrance and façade. This view does not show your selected ferry gate.
Captured 2022-08-26 · Photo by tao on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.
Before you board+ · 7:10 pm San Francisco to Alameda · Main Street
SF Bay Ferry
San Francisco · Ferry Building · Gate G
Ferry Building, Embarcadero at Market Street
Multiple gates serve different operators. The gate shown beside your sailing comes from the schedule; confirm dock signs when you arrive.
Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information
Recommended at the dock: 6:55 pm for the 7:10 pm sailing. This guide allows 15 minutes; check the operator’s cutoff and allow extra time for assistance.
Tap on and tap off with the same Clipper card, contactless bank card or mobile device. Each rider needs their own card or device. Bank cards charge adult fares; use a discount Clipper card or eligible discount ticket for reduced fares. App tickets can cover a group—activate each passenger’s ticket just before boarding.
Accessibility & boarding assistance · Bike space is limited; check the operator’s bicycle policy.
Street-side Ferry Building entrance and façade. This view does not show your selected ferry gate.
Captured 2022-08-26 · Photo by tao on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.
Before you board+ · 8:30 pm San Francisco to Alameda · Main Street
SF Bay Ferry
San Francisco · Ferry Building · Gate G
Ferry Building, Embarcadero at Market Street
Multiple gates serve different operators. The gate shown beside your sailing comes from the schedule; confirm dock signs when you arrive.
Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information
Recommended at the dock: 8:15 pm for the 8:30 pm sailing. This guide allows 15 minutes; check the operator’s cutoff and allow extra time for assistance.
Tap on and tap off with the same Clipper card, contactless bank card or mobile device. Each rider needs their own card or device. Bank cards charge adult fares; use a discount Clipper card or eligible discount ticket for reduced fares. App tickets can cover a group—activate each passenger’s ticket just before boarding.
Accessibility & boarding assistance · Bike space is limited; check the operator’s bicycle policy.
Street-side Ferry Building entrance and façade. This view does not show your selected ferry gate.
Captured 2022-08-26 · Photo by tao on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.
Before you board+ · 10:15 pm San Francisco to Alameda · Main Street
SF Bay Ferry
San Francisco · Ferry Building · Gate G
Ferry Building, Embarcadero at Market Street
Multiple gates serve different operators. The gate shown beside your sailing comes from the schedule; confirm dock signs when you arrive.
Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information
Recommended at the dock: 10:00 pm for the 10:15 pm sailing. This guide allows 15 minutes; check the operator’s cutoff and allow extra time for assistance.
Tap on and tap off with the same Clipper card, contactless bank card or mobile device. Each rider needs their own card or device. Bank cards charge adult fares; use a discount Clipper card or eligible discount ticket for reduced fares. App tickets can cover a group—activate each passenger’s ticket just before boarding.
Accessibility & boarding assistance · Bike space is limited; check the operator’s bicycle policy.
Street-side Ferry Building entrance and façade. This view does not show your selected ferry gate.
Captured 2022-08-26 · Photo by tao on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.
A practical Alameda crossing. Plan extra walking time for destinations beyond the terminal.
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Know your dock+
Start at San Francisco
Ferry Building, Embarcadero at Market Street
Multiple gates serve different operators. The gate shown beside your sailing comes from the schedule; confirm dock signs when you arrive.
Parking before the ride
No public terminal parking. Nearby commercial garages charge their own rates; leave extra time to walk to the dock.
Parking sourceTickets & payment
SF Bay Ferry
Tap on and tap off with the same Clipper card, contactless bank card or mobile device. Each rider needs their own card or device. Bank cards charge adult fares; use a discount Clipper card or eligible discount ticket for reduced fares. App tickets can cover a group—activate each passenger’s ticket just before boarding.
Fares checked October 1, 2026. Eligible youth, senior, disability, and other discounts vary by operator.
Access & bikes
Check your operator’s accessible boarding and bike guidance. Bike space is limited.
SF Bay Ferry accessibilitySources & service changes+
SF Bay Ferry timetable last retrieved Oct 9, 2026. Published coverage through Sun, Nov 1. BayAlerts sign-up & service information · Fare source
Scheduled times are not live predictions. Cancellations and delays are not supplied by these feeds.