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Angel Island–Tiburon Ferry: Fares, Schedule and Tips
The Angel Island–Tiburon Ferry is a family-owned boat that has run the short crossing from Tiburon to Ayala Cove on Angel Island since 1959. It's separate from Golden Gate Ferry: it doesn't take Clipper, and its schedule shrinks in fall and winter.
At a glance
- Run by
- Angel Island–Tiburon Ferry Company, family owned since 1959
- Departs
- 21 Main Street, Tiburon, to Ayala Cove, Angel Island
- Return
- Boats leave the island 20 minutes after each Tiburon departure
- Pay
- Cash, credit card or Apple Pay. No Clipper. Book online (recommended: boats have limited capacity).
- Fall 2026
- Sept 14–Oct 31: no service Monday and Tuesday. Nov–Dec: weekends only.
- Bikes
- $1 per bike round trip; helmets required on the island
- Pets
- No dogs on Angel Island, only service animals
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Parking
- Tiburon lots, a 7–10 minute walk
Fares
Official fares| Ticket | Adult |
|---|---|
| Adult (13–64)Round trip | $18 |
| Senior (65+)Round trip | $16 |
| Child (6–12)Small children 3–5 $6, 2 and under free | $15 |
| BicycleRound trip | $1 |
Round-trip fares effective August 1, 2023 (angelislandferry.com, checked September 28, 2026). One-way tickets are sold in person.
Book ahead
"Advanced bookings online are recommended as the ferry does have a capacity," the operator says; walk-up tickets are sold only if there's room. From San Francisco, Golden Gate Ferry also sails to Angel Island. Ferry to Angel Island.
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Angel Island–Tiburon Ferry: quick answers
How much is the Angel Island ferry from Tiburon?
$18 round trip for adults, $16 for seniors, $15 for children 6–12, plus $1 for a bike (fares effective August 1, 2023).
Does the Angel Island–Tiburon Ferry take Clipper?
No. It takes cash, credit cards and Apple Pay.
Official links
Facts checked September 28, 2026. thebay.app is independent and not affiliated with Angel Island–Tiburon Ferry. Sources: tickets and fares, FAQ, schedule.