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Ferry parking at every terminal on the Bay
What it costs to park at each ferry terminal, how to pay, and where you can leave the car overnight. Four terminals are free. Most ban overnight parking, and the San Francisco piers have no terminal parking at all.
| Terminal | Cost | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Larkspur | $2/day | No |
| Sausalito | $20–50/day | Yes |
| Tiburon | $5/day | Yes |
| SF Ferry Building | $22 early bird | No |
| Pier 39 (Blue & Gold) | $25–30/day reserved | Yes |
| Pier 33 (Alcatraz) | No parking | No |
| Oakland (Jack London Square) | Validated | No |
| Alameda Main Street | Free | No |
| Alameda Seaplane Lagoon | $3/day Tue–Thu | No |
| Harbor Bay | $3/day Tue–Thu | No |
| Richmond | Free | No |
| South San Francisco | Free | No |
| Vallejo | Paid daily | Yes |
| Mare Island | Free | No |
Checked September 28, 2026 against operator and city pages. Rates change: check the source before you go.
Marin
Larkspur
Terminal lot, 1,800 spaces, plus an overflow lot of about 200 across the street at 300 Larkspur Landing Circle.
- $2 per day on weekdays, 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Free after 1 PM and all weekend. A 30-day permit costs $20 (permit holders are not guaranteed a space).
- Pay with ParkMobile: zone 111 for the day, zone 114 for the 30-day permit. You can pay from 3:00 AM; the app won't take the day's fee after 1:00 PM.
- Some third-party sites still say the fee runs until 3 PM. The official window is 5 AM to 1 PM.
- No overnight parking: cars left more than 24 hours can be fined or towed. No RVs.
- The lot has filled before 10 AM on weekdays in the past (a 2019 district study). If it's full, use the overflow lot. On Giants game days the lot is busier and tailgating is not allowed.
- Bike parking for 140, including 80 secure spaces inside the paid waiting area.
Next ferry from Larkspur · Sources: Golden Gate Ferry: Larkspur parking, terminals and parking, parking FAQ
Sausalito
City lots 1–4 and the Sausalito Yacht Harbor lot next to the ferry landing, plus metered streets.
- Pay in advance, 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM every day.
- May 1 to September 30: $5 an hour, $50 maximum per day in every lot.
- October 1 to April 30: Lot 1 $3.50/hr ($35 max), Lot 2 $3/hr ($30), Lot 3 $2.50/hr ($25), Lot 4 $2/hr ($20), Yacht Harbor $3.50/hr ($35).
- ParkMobile zones: Lot 1 921, Lot 2 922, Lot 3 923, Lot 4 924, Yacht Harbor 927. Or text "Park" to 77223.
- You can pay for up to 72 hours in a row in the city lots.
- Lot 5 at the foot of Locust Street has 3 free hours (6 AM to 2 AM), not enough for most ferry round trips.
Next ferry from Sausalito · Sources: City of Sausalito: public lots, parking for visitors
Tiburon
Lots A and B on Tiburon Boulevard, plus Lots C, D and E nearby. Street parking is 2 hours only..
- Lot A (Tiburon Blvd, between Town Hall and Chase): $5 a day, $10 for two days, $15 for three, $70 a month.
- Lot B (between CVS and Chase): $5 a day.
- Beach Road Lot C: $2.50 an hour or $20 a day.
- Main Street Lot E: first 20 minutes free, then hourly; no overnight parking.
- All lots are a 7–10 minute walk from the ferry landing (Angel Island–Tiburon Ferry).
- Rates from the Tiburon Chamber of Commerce; we couldn't confirm them on a town page.
Next ferry from Tiburon · Sources: Tiburon Chamber of Commerce, Angel Island Ferry parking
San Francisco
SF Ferry Building
No terminal parking. Nearest public garage: Golden Gateway Garage (SFMTA), 250 Clay Street, 1,095 spaces.
- $8 an hour before 6 PM, $5 an hour after.
- Early Bird $22 on weekdays: enter before 9:30 AM, leave before close. 12-hour maximum $40.
- Weekends $10 (enter after 7 AM, leave within 12 hours).
- Open weekdays 4 AM to 10 PM, weekends 7 AM to 7 PM. EV charging available.
- Golden Gate Ferry, SF Bay Ferry and the Treasure Island Ferry all leave from here.
Next ferry from SF Ferry Building · Sources: SFMTA: Golden Gateway Garage, SF Bay Ferry: SF terminal
Pier 39 (Blue & Gold)
PIER 39 Garage, directly across the street, open 24 hours. Clearance 6 ft 8 in..
- Flat $25 a day on weekdays and $30 on weekends when you reserve ahead through Blue & Gold's parking page.
- Standard drive-up rates are posted at the garage.
Sources: Blue & Gold: visitor information, parking discounts
Pier 33 (Alcatraz)
No parking at Pier 33. About 15 commercial lots within five blocks, 3,000+ spaces..
- The Park Service says nearby prices range from "$8-10 for all day, to as high as $6 an hour," and recommends public transportation.
- Alcatraz City Cruises names two options: the ABM lot at 55 Francisco Street and the 80 Francisco Street garage. It has no affiliation with either.
- 2 accessible spaces at the pier, first come, first served.
East Bay
Oakland (Jack London Square)
101 Washington Street garage, near the terminal at 10 Clay Street.
- Ferry riders get validated parking: validate at the ferry dock or on the boat before returning to the garage. SF Bay Ferry doesn't say what the validated rate is.
- Lost tickets cost $20. No overnight parking.
- Garage hours: Mon–Thu 5:30 AM to 1 AM, Fri 5:30 AM to 2 AM, Sat 8 AM to 2 AM, Sun 8 AM to 1 AM. ACE Parking, 510-451-8700.
Next ferry from Oakland (Jack London Square) · Sources: SF Bay Ferry: Oakland terminal
Alameda Main Street Free
Terminal lot (324 spaces) plus the paved O'Lot (121).
- Free, and the city says paid parking isn't planned here because the lot is rarely full.
- No overnight parking. Racks for 62 bikes and 20 lockers.
Next ferry from Alameda Main Street · Sources: City of Alameda: ferry parking, SF Bay Ferry: Main Street
Alameda Seaplane Lagoon
City lot, 400 spaces (10 with EV charging).
- Paid on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only, 6 AM to 4 PM: $0.75 an hour or $3 a day. Free Monday, Friday and weekends.
- Pay by the ParkSmarter app, text or pay station ($0.35 fee on mobile payments). Paid parking started February 3, 2026.
- The city can raise or lower the rate by $1 a day, at most quarterly, with two weeks' notice.
- No overnight parking. 24 BikeLink lockers.
Next ferry from Alameda Seaplane Lagoon · Sources: City of Alameda: ferry parking
Harbor Bay
City lot, 250 spaces, 215 Adelphian Way.
- Paid on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 6 AM to 4 PM: $0.75 an hour or $3 a day (since October 2025). Free the other days.
- No overnight parking. Racks for 20 bikes and 24 lockers.
Next ferry from Harbor Bay · Sources: City of Alameda: ferry parking, SF Bay Ferry: Harbor Bay
Richmond Free
Lot next to the terminal, 362 spaces, 1453 Harbour Way South.
- Free, first come, first served. The lot is unattended.
- No overnight parking. 20 BikeLink lockers.
Next ferry from Richmond · Sources: SF Bay Ferry: Richmond
Peninsula
South San Francisco Free
Lot next to the terminal, 35 spaces, 911 Marina Boulevard.
- Free, but only 35 spaces.
- No overnight parking. Racks for 12 bikes and 12 lockers.
Next ferry from South San Francisco · Sources: SF Bay Ferry: South San Francisco
North Bay
Vallejo
City of Vallejo Waterfront garage, across from the terminal, plus five Waterfront lots.
- Paid daily parking. Pay with ParkMobile, by card at the pay stations, or with cash at the pay station inside the Ferry Building. You need your license plate number.
- The only SF Bay Ferry terminal where you can park overnight.
- Check the current daily rate on the City of Vallejo's parking page; we couldn't confirm it. City parking: (707) 648-5407.
Next ferry from Vallejo · Sources: SF Bay Ferry: Vallejo, City of Vallejo: Waterfront parking
Mare Island Free
Designated areas next to the terminal entrance, 1050 Nimitz Avenue.
- Limited free parking. Limited bike racks, no lockers.
Next ferry from Mare Island · Sources: SF Bay Ferry: Mare Island
Ferry parking: quick answers
Can I park overnight at a Bay Area ferry terminal?
Only in a few places. Vallejo is the only SF Bay Ferry terminal that allows it. Larkspur, Oakland, Alameda, Harbor Bay, Richmond and South San Francisco all ban overnight parking. Sausalito and Tiburon city lots allow multi-day parking for a fee.
How much is parking at the Larkspur ferry?
$2 a day, charged on weekdays from 5 AM to 1 PM through ParkMobile (zone 111). Free after 1 PM and on weekends. A 30-day permit is $20.
Where can I park free for the ferry?
Alameda Main Street, Richmond, South San Francisco and Mare Island have free lots. Seaplane Lagoon and Harbor Bay are free Monday, Friday and weekends.
Is there parking at the San Francisco Ferry Building?
No terminal parking. The nearest public garage is the SFMTA Golden Gateway Garage at 250 Clay Street: $22 Early Bird on weekdays, $10 on weekends.
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