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Pacific · Scheduled times from the operators' published data. Check SF Bay Ferry and Golden Gate Ferry alerts before you go.

About Oakland

Oakland's terminal is at Jack London Square, the city's waterfront, named after the author who grew up here. Restaurants, bars and a Sunday farmers market are a few steps from the boat.

The ferry takes about 25 minutes to the Ferry Building. If you miss it, Lake Merritt and 12th Street BART stations are 15 minutes away on foot, and the board shows the next train.

Address
Clay St & Water St, Jack London Square, Oakland
Area
East Bay
Operators
SF Bay Ferry
Routes
Oakland & Alameda, South San Francisco
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Backup
BART from 12th St Oakland, about 15 min on foot. The board above shows the next train when you miss a boat.
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SF Ferry Building196:30 AM10:05 PM25 min

Departures from Oakland

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Ferry Building6:30 AM · 7:35 AM · 8:00 AM · 8:40 AM · 9:10 AM · 10:05 AM · 10:35 AM · 10:55 AM · 11:30 AM · 12:00 PM · 12:55 PM · 2:05 PM · 3:10 PM · 4:00 PM · 4:55 PM · 6:00 PM · 6:30 PM · 7:35 PM · 10:05 PM

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

Parking at Oakland

Validated, no overnight parking. 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.

Full Oakland parking details · Parking at every terminal

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