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Golden Gate Ferry: Routes, Fares and Next Boats
Golden Gate Ferry is run by the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, the agency that runs the bridge. Its boats connect the Ferry Building with Larkspur, Sausalito, Tiburon and Angel Island. Clipper or a contactless bank card costs a lot less than a paper ticket.
At a glance
- Run by
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- San Francisco terminal
- Behind the Ferry Building at the foot of Market Street, gates B and C (buy paper tickets at Gate C)
- Marin terminals
- Larkspur (101 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd), Sausalito (Humboldt and Anchor Streets), Tiburon (foot of Tiburon Blvd)
- Ride time
- About 30–35 minutes to Larkspur, 30 minutes to Sausalito and Tiburon
- Pay
- Clipper, contactless bank card (since December 10, 2025), or paper tickets from terminal machines (valid 90 days). No ticket machines in Tiburon.
- Not accepted
- Vouchers from other operators and tour companies, including Blue & Gold tickets for Angel Island
- Bikes
- Bikes and e-bikes welcome, first come, first served (30 per catamaran, up to 100 on larger boats). No shared bikes.
- Pets
- Only in a fully enclosed carrier or pet stroller
- Accessibility
- All vessels are wheelchair accessible with accessible restrooms
Fares
Official fares| Ticket | Adult |
|---|---|
| LarkspurYouth, senior, disabled $7 · Clipper START $4.75 | $9.50 · $14 paper |
| SausalitoYouth, senior, disabled $7 · Clipper START $4.25 | $8.50 · $14 paper |
| TiburonYouth, senior, disabled $7 · Clipper START $4.25 | $8.50 · $14 paper |
| Angel Island (from SF)Includes the state park entrance fee. Buy a round trip: no tickets sold on the island. | $10 · $15.50 paper |
| Giants Ferry (Larkspur–Oracle Park)Some game days sell out | $16.50 |
One-way adult fares, Clipper or contactless first, then paper ticket (goldengate.org, checked September 28, 2026). Children 4 and under ride free (2 per full-fare adult).
Routes and timetables
Next boat fromSF Ferry Building
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Pacific · Scheduled times from the operators' published data. Check SF Bay Ferry and Golden Gate Ferry alerts before you go.
Clipper saves $4.50 or more
A paper ticket to Sausalito or Tiburon costs $14; the same trip is $8.50 with Clipper or by tapping a contactless bank card. Visitors can tap their own card: no Clipper card needed.
Larkspur parking
The Larkspur lot charges $2 a day on weekday mornings. Larkspur ferry parking.
Golden Gate Ferry: quick answers
How much is the Golden Gate Ferry?
$8.50 one way to Sausalito or Tiburon and $9.50 to Larkspur with Clipper or a contactless card; $14 with a paper ticket. Youth, seniors and riders with disabilities pay $7.
Can I pay the Golden Gate Ferry with a credit card?
Yes. Since December 10, 2025 you can tap a contactless bank card at the gate and pay the Clipper fare.
Can I bring my bike on the Golden Gate Ferry?
Yes, including e-bikes, first come, first served. Shared bikes like Bay Wheels aren't allowed.
Official links
Facts checked September 28, 2026. thebay.app is independent and not affiliated with Golden Gate Ferry. Sources: fares, terminals, bikes, Angel Island.