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Ferry fares
Adult one-way fares. Youth, senior, disabled and low-income riders pay less. Clipper and contactless bank cards work on SF Bay Ferry and Golden Gate Ferry. Fares change: the operator's page is always the final word.
SF Bay Ferry
Official fares| Route | Adult | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland & Alameda | $5.10 | $2.50 |
| Harbor Bay | $5.10 | $2.50 |
| South San Francisco | $7.60 | $3.80 |
| Vallejo | $10.00 | $5.00 |
| Richmond | $5.20 | $2.60 |
| Alameda Seaplane | $5.10 | $2.50 |
| Oakland–Alameda Water Shuttle | Free | — |
From SF Bay Ferry's published fare data, feed dated October 1, 2026. Discount fares (65+, ages 5–17, disabled, Clipper START) from sfbayferry.com, effective July 1, 2026. Under 5 ride free. More on SF Bay Ferry.
Golden Gate Ferry
Official fares| Route | Clipper | Paper | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkspur | $9.50 | $14 | $7 |
| Sausalito | $8.50 | $14 | $7 |
| Tiburon | $8.50 | $14 | $7 |
| Angel Island (from SF) | $10 | $15.50 | $8 |
One-way adult fares from goldengate.org, checked September 28, 2026. Angel Island fares include the state park entrance fee; buy a round trip, since no tickets are sold on the island. Children 4 and under ride free. More on Golden Gate Ferry.
Other boats
| Boat | Adult | Clipper? |
|---|---|---|
| Alcatraz City Cruises | $47.95 day tour | No |
| Angel Island–Tiburon Ferry | $18 round trip | No |
| Treasure Island Ferry | $5 one way | No |
| Blue & Gold Fleet cruises | $48 Escape from the Rock | No |
How to pay
- Clipper: the Bay Area transit card, on your phone (Apple Pay, Google Pay) or as a plastic card. Tag on when you board. clippercard.com
- Operator apps and ticket machines: both operators sell tickets for their own boats.
- Ferry vs BART: between Oakland and San Francisco the ferry costs about the same as BART and a little less than the Transbay bus, according to SF Bay Ferry. BART is faster; the ferry is the better ride.