Alameda–San Francisco ferry schedule and guide
San Francisco Bay Ferry (SF Bay Ferry) runs the Alameda–San Francisco ferry, a passenger ferry between Main Street Alameda and the San Francisco Ferry Building.
New schedules take effect for most routes starting Monday Nov 2. Details: sfbf.mobi/schedule-change
Changes starting Monday 11/2 include adding peak commute capacity on the Alameda Seaplane route, introducing later-evening service on the Harbor Bay route, streamlining weekday trips between Oakland and Downtown SF, and more. Details at: sfbf.mobi/schedule-change
Schedule up to date as of November 2, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Real-time data provided by 511.org
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Alameda–San Francisco ferry schedule Fall 2026
The Fall 2026 schedule runs from November 2, 2026 to February 28, 2027.
Departures from Alameda Main Street, Saturdays and Sundays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 8:30 AM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 9:45 AM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 11:00 AM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 11:55 AM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 1:15 PM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 2:10 PM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 2:35 PM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 2:55 PM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 3:55 PM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 4:55 PM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 5:25 PM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 6:15 PM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 7:35 PM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 8:55 PM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
- Also calls at Oakland
Departures from San Francisco Ferry Building, Saturdays and Sundays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 9:20 AM | Alameda Main Street |
| 10:35 AM | Alameda Main Street |
| 11:30 AM | Alameda Main Street |
| 12:50 PM | Alameda Main Street |
| 1:45 PM | Alameda Main Street |
| 2:10 PM | Alameda Main Street |
| 2:30 PM | Alameda Main Street |
| 3:30 PM | Alameda Main Street |
| 4:30 PM | Alameda Main Street |
| 5:00 PM | Alameda Main Street |
| 5:50 PM | Alameda Main Street |
| 7:10 PM | Alameda Main Street |
| 8:30 PM | Alameda Main Street |
| 10:15 PM | Alameda Main Street |
Saturdays and Sundays schedule
This schedule replaces the Fall 2026 schedule on November 27, 2026.
Departures from Alameda Main Street
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 8:30 AM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 9:45 AM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 11:00 AM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 11:55 AM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 1:15 PM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 2:10 PM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 2:35 PM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 2:55 PM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 3:55 PM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 4:55 PM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 5:25 PM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 6:15 PM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 7:35 PM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 8:55 PM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
- Also calls at Oakland
Departures from San Francisco Ferry Building
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 9:20 AM | Alameda Main Street |
| 10:35 AM | Alameda Main Street |
| 11:30 AM | Alameda Main Street |
| 12:50 PM | Alameda Main Street |
| 1:45 PM | Alameda Main Street |
| 2:10 PM | Alameda Main Street |
| 2:30 PM | Alameda Main Street |
| 3:30 PM | Alameda Main Street |
| 4:30 PM | Alameda Main Street |
| 5:00 PM | Alameda Main Street |
| 5:50 PM | Alameda Main Street |
| 7:10 PM | Alameda Main Street |
| 8:30 PM | Alameda Main Street |
| 10:15 PM | Alameda Main Street |
Alameda–San Francisco ferry fares
| Fare type | Fare |
|---|---|
| One-way fare | |
| Adult | $5.10 |
Each Alameda–San Francisco ferry fare covers one way. SF Bay Ferry charges a discount fare to riders aged 65 or older, riders aged 5 to 17 and riders with Medicare cards or DMV disabled parking placards. Children under 5 ride free with a paying adult. SF Bay Ferry sells no multi-ride passes.
Alameda–San Francisco ferry details
| Operator | San Francisco Bay Ferry (SF Bay Ferry), on its Oakland & Alameda route |
|---|---|
| Vehicles | Passengers and bicycles only, no cars |
| Reservations | Not taken. SF Bay Ferry boards first come, first served, and takes reservations only for Oracle Park and Chase Center special event service. |
| Payment | Clipper card or a contactless Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover card. Riders tag on when boarding and tag off when leaving. Contactless bank cards pay adult fares only. The SF Bay Ferry app sells mobile tickets. Bay Crossings in the San Francisco Ferry Building sells paper tickets. Riders can also buy paper tickets on board with cash or card. |
| Bicycles | Carried on a space-available basis and stowed in the bike rack area on the aft deck. Electric bikes and scooters ride too, but riders cannot charge them on board. SF Bay Ferry bans gas-powered bikes, scooters and mopeds. |
| Pets | Service animals ride. Other pets ride in a fully enclosed carrier that fits on the rider's lap. |
| Accessibility | Every SF Bay Ferry vessel is wheelchair accessible, with a wheelchair-accessible restroom. Accessible spaces and seats are on the main deck, and deckhands help riders board. |
| Restrooms and food on board | Restrooms on every regular vessel. Snacks and drinks, including beer, wine and mixed drinks, on most trips. Riders can bring outside food and non-alcoholic drinks, but state law bars outside alcohol on board. Free Wi-Fi on every vessel. |
Main Street Alameda ferry terminal parking and directions
The Main Street Alameda ferry terminal is at 2990 Main Street, Alameda. The terminal restrooms at Main Street Alameda are permanently closed, and restrooms stay open on every SF Bay Ferry vessel.
| Lot | Location | Spaces | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry terminal lot | At the ferry terminal, 2990 Main Street | 324 | Free |
| O'Lot | Main Street, a quarter mile west of the ferry terminal | 121 | Free |
Neither Main Street Alameda lot allows overnight parking. City of Alameda Parking Enforcement takes parking questions at (510) 747-7400.
The Main Street Alameda ferry terminal has racks for 62 bikes and 20 bike lockers, and no bike share. The Spirits Alley Trolley, a free shuttle that runs Friday to Sunday, links Alameda Point businesses with the Main Street Alameda ferry terminal.
San Francisco Ferry Building gates and directions
SF Bay Ferry boats leave from the San Francisco Ferry Building, on the Embarcadero at Mission Street. SF Bay Ferry calls its terminal there the Downtown San Francisco Ferry Terminal. Oakland & Alameda route boats board at Gate G1. The timetable marks some trips that board at Gate E instead.
Embarcadero Station, a short walk from the San Francisco Ferry Building, connects to BART and Muni Metro. The Muni F Market & Wharves line stops at the San Francisco Ferry Building. The Salesforce Transit Center, a regional bus hub, is a half-mile walk away. Golden Gate Ferry boats to Larkspur, Sausalito, Tiburon and Angel Island leave from Gates B and C.
Paid parking and street parking near the San Francisco Ferry Building are limited. Restrooms are inside the San Francisco Ferry Building, and Bay Crossings there sells paper tickets. Bay Wheels bike share has docks around the terminal, which has no bike lockers.
Alameda–San Francisco ferry weekday service
Alameda–San Francisco ferry trips run on the SF Bay Ferry Oakland & Alameda route and also stop at the Oakland ferry terminal. The Alameda–San Francisco ferry schedule lists the days each sailing runs.
On weekdays, SF Bay Ferry also serves Alameda riders bound for San Francisco on the Alameda Seaplane Lagoon ferry and the Harbor Bay–San Francisco ferry.
Alameda–San Francisco ferry boarding, holidays and alerts
SF Bay Ferry boards the Alameda–San Francisco ferry first come, first served. SF Bay Ferry asks riders to reach the terminal at least 5 minutes before the scheduled departure. Bike rack space is limited on some departures, and SF Bay Ferry tells cyclists to arrive early.
SF Bay Ferry runs no ferries on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. Other holidays and Fleet Week can bring special schedules. SF Bay Ferry sends service alerts by text or email through BayAlerts.
Alameda–San Francisco ferry FAQs
Does the Alameda ferry run on weekdays?
The Alameda–San Francisco ferry schedule lists the days each sailing runs. Weekday riders between Alameda and San Francisco use the Alameda Seaplane Lagoon ferry or the Harbor Bay–San Francisco ferry.
Is parking free at the Main Street Alameda ferry terminal?
Parking is free at both Main Street Alameda ferry terminal lots, with room for 324 cars at the terminal and 121 cars in the O'Lot. Neither lot allows overnight parking.
Does the Alameda ferry take reservations?
The Alameda–San Francisco ferry does not take reservations. SF Bay Ferry boards first come, first served, and takes reservations only for Oracle Park and Chase Center special event service.
Is there a ferry from Alameda to Sausalito?
No SF Bay Ferry route runs between Alameda and Sausalito. Golden Gate Ferry runs the Sausalito ferry from Gates B and C at the San Francisco Ferry Building, so riders from Alameda change boats there.
Where is the new Alameda ferry terminal?
The Alameda Seaplane Lagoon ferry terminal is at 1701 Ferry Point Road, Alameda, at Alameda Point. SF Bay Ferry runs the Alameda Seaplane Lagoon ferry from there to the San Francisco Ferry Building on weekdays.
Does the Alameda ferry run on holidays?
SF Bay Ferry runs no Alameda–San Francisco ferry on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. Other holidays and Fleet Week can bring special schedules.