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From Alameda · Main StreetOakland · Jack London SquareSat, Oct 10, 2026 · after 12:59 am PacificOne wayEdit tripClose editor

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Alameda · Main Street to Oakland

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SF Bay FerryEarliest arrival

Oakland

Jack London Square

Leaves Alameda · Main Street8:30 am
10 min
Arrives Oakland8:40 am
$2.85 adult one wayCheck boarding signsDirect10 min crossing

Be at the dock by 8:15 am. Allow extra time if you need boarding assistance.

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Outbound · Alameda · Main Street to Oakland

SF Bay FerryEarliest arrival
Leaves Alameda · Main Street8:30 am
10 min
Arrives8:40 am
Direct ferryCheck boarding signs$2.85 adult one way
Before you board · 8:30 am Alameda · Main Street to Oakland

SF Bay Ferry

Alameda · Main Street

Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal

This is Main Street Alameda, not Seaplane Lagoon or Harbor Bay. Check the terminal name when choosing a sailing.

Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information

Recommended at the dock: 8:15 am for the 8:30 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.

Main Street Alameda’s waiting shelter, bike racks and passenger approach beside the parking area. This historical exterior view does not show the boarding gangway.

Captured 2023-10-20 · Photo by sfbaytrail for San Francisco Bay Trail on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.

SF Bay Ferry
Leaves Alameda · Main Street9:45 am
10 min
Arrives9:55 am
Direct ferryCheck boarding signs$2.85 adult one way
Before you board · 9:45 am Alameda · Main Street to Oakland

SF Bay Ferry

Alameda · Main Street

Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal

This is Main Street Alameda, not Seaplane Lagoon or Harbor Bay. Check the terminal name when choosing a sailing.

Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information

Recommended at the dock: 9:30 am for the 9:45 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.

Main Street Alameda’s waiting shelter, bike racks and passenger approach beside the parking area. This historical exterior view does not show the boarding gangway.

Captured 2023-10-20 · Photo by sfbaytrail for San Francisco Bay Trail on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.

SF Bay Ferry
Leaves Alameda · Main Street11:00 am
10 min
Arrives11:10 am
Direct ferryCheck boarding signs$2.85 adult one way
Before you board · 11:00 am Alameda · Main Street to Oakland

SF Bay Ferry

Alameda · Main Street

Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal

This is Main Street Alameda, not Seaplane Lagoon or Harbor Bay. Check the terminal name when choosing a sailing.

Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information

Recommended at the dock: 10:45 am for the 11:00 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.

Main Street Alameda’s waiting shelter, bike racks and passenger approach beside the parking area. This historical exterior view does not show the boarding gangway.

Captured 2023-10-20 · Photo by sfbaytrail for San Francisco Bay Trail on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.

SF Bay Ferry
Leaves Alameda · Main Street11:55 am
10 min
Arrives12:05 pm
Direct ferryCheck boarding signs$2.85 adult one way
Before you board · 11:55 am Alameda · Main Street to Oakland

SF Bay Ferry

Alameda · Main Street

Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal

This is Main Street Alameda, not Seaplane Lagoon or Harbor Bay. Check the terminal name when choosing a sailing.

Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information

Recommended at the dock: 11:40 am for the 11:55 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.

Main Street Alameda’s waiting shelter, bike racks and passenger approach beside the parking area. This historical exterior view does not show the boarding gangway.

Captured 2023-10-20 · Photo by sfbaytrail for San Francisco Bay Trail on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.

SF Bay Ferry
Leaves Alameda · Main Street1:15 pm
10 min
Arrives1:25 pm
Direct ferryCheck boarding signs$2.85 adult one way
Before you board · 1:15 pm Alameda · Main Street to Oakland

SF Bay Ferry

Alameda · Main Street

Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal

This is Main Street Alameda, not Seaplane Lagoon or Harbor Bay. Check the terminal name when choosing a sailing.

Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information

Recommended at the dock: 1:00 pm for the 1:15 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.

Main Street Alameda’s waiting shelter, bike racks and passenger approach beside the parking area. This historical exterior view does not show the boarding gangway.

Captured 2023-10-20 · Photo by sfbaytrail for San Francisco Bay Trail on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.

SF Bay Ferry
Leaves Alameda · Main Street2:10 pm
10 min
Arrives2:20 pm
Direct ferryCheck boarding signs$2.85 adult one way
Before you board · 2:10 pm Alameda · Main Street to Oakland

SF Bay Ferry

Alameda · Main Street

Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal

This is Main Street Alameda, not Seaplane Lagoon or Harbor Bay. Check the terminal name when choosing a sailing.

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.

Main Street Alameda’s waiting shelter, bike racks and passenger approach beside the parking area. This historical exterior view does not show the boarding gangway.

Captured 2023-10-20 · Photo by sfbaytrail for San Francisco Bay Trail on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.

SF Bay Ferry
Leaves Alameda · Main Street2:35 pm
10 min
Arrives2:45 pm
Direct ferryCheck boarding signs$2.85 adult one way
Before you board · 2:35 pm Alameda · Main Street to Oakland

SF Bay Ferry

Alameda · Main Street

Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal

This is Main Street Alameda, not Seaplane Lagoon or Harbor Bay. Check the terminal name when choosing a sailing.

Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information

Recommended at the dock: 2:20 pm for the 2:35 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.

Main Street Alameda’s waiting shelter, bike racks and passenger approach beside the parking area. This historical exterior view does not show the boarding gangway.

Captured 2023-10-20 · Photo by sfbaytrail for San Francisco Bay Trail on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.

SF Bay Ferry
Leaves Alameda · Main Street2:55 pm
10 min
Arrives3:05 pm
Direct ferryCheck boarding signs$2.85 adult one way
Before you board · 2:55 pm Alameda · Main Street to Oakland

SF Bay Ferry

Alameda · Main Street

Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal

This is Main Street Alameda, not Seaplane Lagoon or Harbor Bay. Check the terminal name when choosing a sailing.

Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information

Recommended at the dock: 2:40 pm for the 2:55 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.

Main Street Alameda’s waiting shelter, bike racks and passenger approach beside the parking area. This historical exterior view does not show the boarding gangway.

Captured 2023-10-20 · Photo by sfbaytrail for San Francisco Bay Trail on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.

SF Bay Ferry
Leaves Alameda · Main Street3:55 pm
10 min
Arrives4:05 pm
Direct ferryCheck boarding signs$2.85 adult one way
Before you board · 3:55 pm Alameda · Main Street to Oakland

SF Bay Ferry

Alameda · Main Street

Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal

This is Main Street Alameda, not Seaplane Lagoon or Harbor Bay. Check the terminal name when choosing a sailing.

Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information

Recommended at the dock: 3:40 pm for the 3:55 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.

Main Street Alameda’s waiting shelter, bike racks and passenger approach beside the parking area. This historical exterior view does not show the boarding gangway.

Captured 2023-10-20 · Photo by sfbaytrail for San Francisco Bay Trail on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.

SF Bay Ferry
Leaves Alameda · Main Street4:55 pm
10 min
Arrives5:05 pm
Direct ferryCheck boarding signs$2.85 adult one way
Before you board · 4:55 pm Alameda · Main Street to Oakland

SF Bay Ferry

Alameda · Main Street

Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal

This is Main Street Alameda, not Seaplane Lagoon or Harbor Bay. Check the terminal name when choosing a sailing.

Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information

Recommended at the dock: 4:40 pm for the 4:55 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.

Main Street Alameda’s waiting shelter, bike racks and passenger approach beside the parking area. This historical exterior view does not show the boarding gangway.

Captured 2023-10-20 · Photo by sfbaytrail for San Francisco Bay Trail on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.

SF Bay Ferry
Leaves Alameda · Main Street5:25 pm
10 min
Arrives5:35 pm
Direct ferryCheck boarding signs$2.85 adult one way
Before you board · 5:25 pm Alameda · Main Street to Oakland

SF Bay Ferry

Alameda · Main Street

Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal

This is Main Street Alameda, not Seaplane Lagoon or Harbor Bay. Check the terminal name when choosing a sailing.

Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information

Recommended at the dock: 5:10 pm for the 5:25 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.

Main Street Alameda’s waiting shelter, bike racks and passenger approach beside the parking area. This historical exterior view does not show the boarding gangway.

Captured 2023-10-20 · Photo by sfbaytrail for San Francisco Bay Trail on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.

SF Bay Ferry
Leaves Alameda · Main Street6:15 pm
10 min
Arrives6:25 pm
Direct ferryCheck boarding signs$2.85 adult one way
Before you board · 6:15 pm Alameda · Main Street to Oakland

SF Bay Ferry

Alameda · Main Street

Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal

This is Main Street Alameda, not Seaplane Lagoon or Harbor Bay. Check the terminal name when choosing a sailing.

Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information

Recommended at the dock: 6:00 pm for the 6:15 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.

Main Street Alameda’s waiting shelter, bike racks and passenger approach beside the parking area. This historical exterior view does not show the boarding gangway.

Captured 2023-10-20 · Photo by sfbaytrail for San Francisco Bay Trail on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.

SF Bay Ferry
Leaves Alameda · Main Street7:35 pm
10 min
Arrives7:45 pm
Direct ferryCheck boarding signs$2.85 adult one way
Before you board · 7:35 pm Alameda · Main Street to Oakland

SF Bay Ferry

Alameda · Main Street

Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal

This is Main Street Alameda, not Seaplane Lagoon or Harbor Bay. Check the terminal name when choosing a sailing.

Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information

Recommended at the dock: 7:20 pm for the 7:35 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.

Main Street Alameda’s waiting shelter, bike racks and passenger approach beside the parking area. This historical exterior view does not show the boarding gangway.

Captured 2023-10-20 · Photo by sfbaytrail for San Francisco Bay Trail on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.

SF Bay Ferry
Leaves Alameda · Main Street8:55 pm
10 min
Arrives9:05 pm
Direct ferryCheck boarding signs$2.85 adult one way
Before you board · 8:55 pm Alameda · Main Street to Oakland

SF Bay Ferry

Alameda · Main Street

Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal

This is Main Street Alameda, not Seaplane Lagoon or Harbor Bay. Check the terminal name when choosing a sailing.

Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information

Recommended at the dock: 8:40 pm for the 8:55 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.

Main Street Alameda’s waiting shelter, bike racks and passenger approach beside the parking area. This historical exterior view does not show the boarding gangway.

Captured 2023-10-20 · Photo by sfbaytrail for San Francisco Bay Trail on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.

SF Bay Ferry
Leaves Alameda · Main Street10:40 pm
10 min
Arrives10:50 pm
Direct ferryCheck boarding signs$2.85 adult one way
Before you board · 10:40 pm Alameda · Main Street to Oakland

SF Bay Ferry

Alameda · Main Street

Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal

This is Main Street Alameda, not Seaplane Lagoon or Harbor Bay. Check the terminal name when choosing a sailing.

Official terminal information · BayAlerts sign-up & service information

Recommended at the dock: 10:25 pm for the 10:40 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.

Main Street Alameda’s waiting shelter, bike racks and passenger approach beside the parking area. This historical exterior view does not show the boarding gangway.

Captured 2023-10-20 · Photo by sfbaytrail for San Francisco Bay Trail on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.

Waterfront dining, a marina walk, and a laid-back afternoon at Jack London Square.

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Know your dock

Start at Alameda · Main Street

Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal

This is Main Street Alameda, not Seaplane Lagoon or Harbor Bay. Check the terminal name when choosing a sailing.

Parking before the ride

Free terminal parking at 2990 Main Street, first come first served. No overnight parking.

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Tickets & 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 accessibility
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Sources & service changes

SF Bay Ferry timetable last retrieved Oct 10, 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.

Weather nowNearby readings · independent of your trip dateDeparture · Alameda · Main StreetNearby observationsDestination · OaklandNearby observations

Current weather near each terminal, independent of your selected trip date. Readings can come from different stations; the dock may feel different.

Near Alameda · Main Street

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Near Oakland

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San Francisco BayFerry network · schematic
MARINEAST BAYPENINSULASan Francisco BayMare Island1Mare IslandVallejo2VallejoLarkspur3LarkspurRichmond4RichmondTiburon5TiburonAngel Island · Ayala Cove6Angel IslandSausalito7SausalitoSan Francisco · Pier 418Pier 41San Francisco · Ferry Building9Ferry BuildingSan FranciscoOakland · Jack London Square10OaklandAlameda · Main Street11Main StreetAlamedaAlameda · Seaplane Lagoon12SeaplaneLagoonAlameda · Harbor Bay13Harbor BaySouth San Francisco · Oyster Point14South SFOyster Point
StartDestinationScheduled routeSchematic routes · not for navigation

Lines reflect available schedules for Oct 10. Stops depend on the sailing. Select a crossing for exact times.

THE WATERFRONT EDIT

The other shore,
at walking pace.

A waterfront lunch. A little exploring. A new view of home.

Know what you’re looking at.

Times are scheduled departures, not live boat predictions. Official feeds refresh here automatically. Delays, weather, and cancellations can still change a sailing.

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