SF Bay FerryEarliest arrivalSan Francisco
Ferry Building & Embarcadero
Leaves Alameda · Main Street8:30 am45 minArrives San Francisco9:15 am$5.10 adult one wayCheck boarding signsVia Oakland45 min crossingBe at the dock by 8:15 am. Allow extra time if you need boarding assistance.
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San Francisco
Ferry Building & Embarcadero
Be at the dock by 8:15 am. Allow extra time if you need boarding assistance.
Outbound · Alameda · Main Street to San Francisco
Before you board+ · 8:30 am Alameda · Main Street to San Francisco
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.
Before you board+ · 9:45 am Alameda · Main Street to San Francisco
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.
Before you board+ · 11:00 am Alameda · Main Street to San Francisco
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.
Before you board+ · 11:55 am Alameda · Main Street to San Francisco
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.
Before you board+ · 1:15 pm Alameda · Main Street to San Francisco
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.
Before you board+ · 2:10 pm Alameda · Main Street to San Francisco
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.
Before you board+ · 2:35 pm Alameda · Main Street to San Francisco
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.
Before you board+ · 2:55 pm Alameda · Main Street to San Francisco
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.
Before you board+ · 3:55 pm Alameda · Main Street to San Francisco
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.
Before you board+ · 4:55 pm Alameda · Main Street to San Francisco
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.
Before you board+ · 5:25 pm Alameda · Main Street to San Francisco
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.
Before you board+ · 6:15 pm Alameda · Main Street to San Francisco
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.
Before you board+ · 7:35 pm Alameda · Main Street to San Francisco
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.
Before you board+ · 8:55 pm Alameda · Main Street to San Francisco
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.
Market stalls, a waterfront walk, and lunch without straying far from the ferry.
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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.
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 10, 2026. Published coverage through Sun, Nov 1. BayAlerts sign-up & service information · Fare source
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