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SF Bay Ferry: Routes, Fares and Next Boats
San Francisco Bay Ferry is the Bay Area's public ferry system, run by the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA). It connects the Ferry Building with Oakland, Alameda, Richmond, Vallejo, Mare Island and South San Francisco. Fares went up on July 1, 2026.
At a glance
- Run by
- Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA); boats crewed by Blue & Gold Fleet under contract
- San Francisco terminal
- Downtown SF Ferry Terminal, Embarcadero at Mission Street (gates E, F and G, south of the Ferry Building)
- Ride times
- Oakland & Alameda 15–25 min · Seaplane 20 min · Harbor Bay 25 min · Richmond 35 min · Vallejo about 60 min
- Pay
- Clipper, contactless bank card (adult fares only), the SF Bay Ferry app, or paper tickets. Same price every way.
- Transfers
- Up to $2.85 off when you transfer from another agency within 2 hours
- Seats
- First come, first served on daily routes; reservations only for special-event boats
- Holidays
- No service on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas
- Bikes and pets
- Bikes, scooters and skateboards welcome (no charging on board). Pets in lap-size carriers.
- Accessibility
- All ferries are accessible
Fares
Official fares| Ticket | Adult |
|---|---|
| Oakland & Alameda, Seaplane, Harbor BayDiscount $2.50 (65+, 5–17, disabled, Clipper START) | $5.10 |
| RichmondDiscount $2.60 | $5.20 |
| South San FranciscoDiscount $3.80 | $7.60 |
| VallejoDiscount $5.00 | $10.00 |
| Alameda Short HopDiscount $1.40 | $2.85 |
| Oakland–Alameda Water Shuttle | Free |
One-way fares effective July 1, 2026 (sfbayferry.com, checked September 28, 2026). Under 5 ride free.
Routes and timetables
Oakland & Alameda
Weekday and weekend timetable
Harbor Bay
Weekday and weekend timetable
South San Francisco
Weekday and weekend timetable
Vallejo
Weekday and weekend timetable
Richmond
Weekday and weekend timetable
Alameda Seaplane
Weekday and weekend timetable
Oakland–Alameda Water Shuttle
Weekday and weekend timetable
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.
Game days
SF Bay Ferry also runs special boats to Oracle Park and Chase Center. Those need reservations, don't take Clipper, and can sell out.
Service alerts
Sign up for BayAlerts by text or email from the fares and tickets page.
SF Bay Ferry: quick answers
How much is SF Bay Ferry?
One way: $5.10 to Oakland, Alameda, Seaplane Lagoon or Harbor Bay; $5.20 to Richmond; $7.60 to South San Francisco; $10 to Vallejo (since July 1, 2026). Seniors, youth and riders with disabilities pay about half.
Does SF Bay Ferry take Clipper?
Yes, on all daily routes, and contactless bank cards for adult fares. Not on the Oracle Park and Chase Center special-event boats.
Can I park overnight at a ferry terminal?
Only in Vallejo. Every other SF Bay Ferry terminal bans overnight parking. Ferry parking.
Official links
Facts checked September 28, 2026. thebay.app is independent and not affiliated with San Francisco Bay Ferry. Sources: routes, tickets and payment, FAQ, passenger guidelines.