Golden Gate FerryEarliest arrivalSan Francisco
Ferry Building & Embarcadero
Leaves Sausalito11:30 am30 minArrives San Francisco12:00 pm$8.50 adult one way · Clipper/contactlessCheck boarding signsDirect30 min crossingBe at the dock by 11:15 am. Allow extra time if you need boarding assistance.
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San Francisco
Ferry Building & Embarcadero
Be at the dock by 11:15 am. Allow extra time if you need boarding assistance.
Outbound · Sausalito to San Francisco
Before you board+ · 11:30 am Sausalito to San Francisco
Golden Gate Ferry
Sausalito
Sausalito ferry landing, downtown waterfront
Board at the downtown ferry landing. Golden Gate currently provides this crossing; the suspended Blue & Gold Pier 41 route is not listed.
Official terminal information · Operator 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 once with your own Clipper card or contactless bank card or device. From Sausalito and Tiburon, pay when you arrive in San Francisco. Bank cards charge adult Clipper fares; eligible discounts require a discount Clipper card or discounted ticket. Paper adult tickets cost more. Buy Golden Gate Angel Island return tickets before leaving the mainland.
Accessibility & boarding assistance · Bike space is limited; check the operator’s bicycle policy.
Historical view of the terminal approach, railings and entry gate. Follow current signs for the boarding queue.
Captured 2021-06-07 · Photo by jesseakaraccoon on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.
Before you board+ · 1:25 pm Sausalito to San Francisco
Golden Gate Ferry
Sausalito
Sausalito ferry landing, downtown waterfront
Board at the downtown ferry landing. Golden Gate currently provides this crossing; the suspended Blue & Gold Pier 41 route is not listed.
Official terminal information · Operator service information
Recommended at the dock: 1:10 pm for the 1:25 pm sailing. This guide allows 15 minutes; check the operator’s cutoff and allow extra time for assistance.
Tap once with your own Clipper card or contactless bank card or device. From Sausalito and Tiburon, pay when you arrive in San Francisco. Bank cards charge adult Clipper fares; eligible discounts require a discount Clipper card or discounted ticket. Paper adult tickets cost more. Buy Golden Gate Angel Island return tickets before leaving the mainland.
Accessibility & boarding assistance · Bike space is limited; check the operator’s bicycle policy.
Historical view of the terminal approach, railings and entry gate. Follow current signs for the boarding queue.
Captured 2021-06-07 · Photo by jesseakaraccoon on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.
Before you board+ · 3:10 pm Sausalito to San Francisco
Golden Gate Ferry
Sausalito
Sausalito ferry landing, downtown waterfront
Board at the downtown ferry landing. Golden Gate currently provides this crossing; the suspended Blue & Gold Pier 41 route is not listed.
Official terminal information · Operator service information
Recommended at the dock: 2:55 pm for the 3:10 pm sailing. This guide allows 15 minutes; check the operator’s cutoff and allow extra time for assistance.
Tap once with your own Clipper card or contactless bank card or device. From Sausalito and Tiburon, pay when you arrive in San Francisco. Bank cards charge adult Clipper fares; eligible discounts require a discount Clipper card or discounted ticket. Paper adult tickets cost more. Buy Golden Gate Angel Island return tickets before leaving the mainland.
Accessibility & boarding assistance · Bike space is limited; check the operator’s bicycle policy.
Historical view of the terminal approach, railings and entry gate. Follow current signs for the boarding queue.
Captured 2021-06-07 · Photo by jesseakaraccoon on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.
Before you board+ · 5:00 pm Sausalito to San Francisco
Golden Gate Ferry
Sausalito
Sausalito ferry landing, downtown waterfront
Board at the downtown ferry landing. Golden Gate currently provides this crossing; the suspended Blue & Gold Pier 41 route is not listed.
Official terminal information · Operator 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 once with your own Clipper card or contactless bank card or device. From Sausalito and Tiburon, pay when you arrive in San Francisco. Bank cards charge adult Clipper fares; eligible discounts require a discount Clipper card or discounted ticket. Paper adult tickets cost more. Buy Golden Gate Angel Island return tickets before leaving the mainland.
Accessibility & boarding assistance · Bike space is limited; check the operator’s bicycle policy.
Historical view of the terminal approach, railings and entry gate. Follow current signs for the boarding queue.
Captured 2021-06-07 · Photo by jesseakaraccoon on Mapillary · CC BY-SA 4.0. Images help you recognize the area; follow current terminal signs.
Before you board+ · 6:55 pm Sausalito to San Francisco
Golden Gate Ferry
Sausalito
Sausalito ferry landing, downtown waterfront
Board at the downtown ferry landing. Golden Gate currently provides this crossing; the suspended Blue & Gold Pier 41 route is not listed.
Official terminal information · Operator service information
Recommended at the dock: 6:40 pm for the 6:55 pm sailing. This guide allows 15 minutes; check the operator’s cutoff and allow extra time for assistance.
Tap once with your own Clipper card or contactless bank card or device. From Sausalito and Tiburon, pay when you arrive in San Francisco. Bank cards charge adult Clipper fares; eligible discounts require a discount Clipper card or discounted ticket. Paper adult tickets cost more. Buy Golden Gate Angel Island return tickets before leaving the mainland.
Accessibility & boarding assistance · Bike space is limited; check the operator’s bicycle policy.
Historical view of the terminal approach, railings and entry gate. Follow current signs for the boarding queue.
Captured 2021-06-07 · Photo by jesseakaraccoon 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 Sausalito
Sausalito ferry landing, downtown waterfront
Board at the downtown ferry landing. Golden Gate currently provides this crossing; the suspended Blue & Gold Pier 41 route is not listed.
Parking before the ride
Paid city lots are nearby. Check the lot’s posted rates and time limit before leaving your car.
Parking sourceTickets & payment
Golden Gate Ferry
Tap once with your own Clipper card or contactless bank card or device. From Sausalito and Tiburon, pay when you arrive in San Francisco. Bank cards charge adult Clipper fares; eligible discounts require a discount Clipper card or discounted ticket. Paper adult tickets cost more. Buy Golden Gate Angel Island return tickets before leaving the mainland.
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.
Golden Gate accessibilitySources & service changes+
Golden Gate timetable last retrieved Oct 10, 2026. Published coverage through Sat, Dec 12. Operator alerts · Fare source
Scheduled times are not live predictions. Cancellations and delays are not supplied by these feeds.
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