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Richmond Ferry Schedule

SF Ferry Building → Richmond. About 35 min on the water. Adult fare $5.20.

Richmond's terminal is on the waterfront at Marina Bay, next to the Craneway Pavilion, a former Ford assembly plant. The ride to San Francisco takes about 35 minutes.

The Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park is a short walk away, which makes this route a good day trip in reverse: San Francisco to Richmond.

From San Francisco

Ferry BuildingRichmond
7:15 AM7:50 AM
8:10 AM8:45 AM
9:10 AM9:45 AM
11:20 AM11:55 AM
1:35 PM2:10 PM
3:00 PM3:35 PM
4:00 PM4:35 PM
4:30 PM5:05 PM
5:25 PM6:00 PM
6:00 PM6:35 PM
6:55 PM7:30 PM
8:15 PM8:50 PM

To San Francisco

RichmondFerry Building
6:30 AM7:05 AM
7:30 AM8:05 AM
8:00 AM8:35 AM
8:55 AM9:30 AM
10:40 AM11:15 AM
12:00 PM12:35 PM
2:15 PM2:50 PM
3:40 PM4:15 PM
4:45 PM5:20 PM
5:10 PM5:45 PM
6:10 PM6:45 PM
7:25 PM8:00 PM
8:25 PM9:00 PM
8:55 PM9:30 PM

Weekday schedule as published for November 4, 2026. Holidays and event days can differ.

Richmond ferry: quick answers

What time is the first Richmond ferry?

On weekdays the first boat leaves Richmond at 6:30 AM and Ferry Building at 7:15 AM, per the SF Bay Ferry schedule.

What time is the last Richmond ferry?

On weekdays the last boat leaves Richmond at 8:55 PM and Ferry Building at 8:15 PM. Check the live board on this page for today.

How long is the Richmond ferry ride?

About 35 min between Richmond and Ferry Building.

How much is the Richmond ferry?

The adult one-way fare is $5.20 in SF Bay Ferry's published fare data (September 2026). Youth, senior and Clipper discounts apply; see the operator's fares page.

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