Alameda Seaplane Lagoon ferry schedule and guide
San Francisco Bay Ferry (SF Bay Ferry) runs the Alameda Seaplane Lagoon ferry, a weekday passenger ferry between Alameda Point and the San Francisco Ferry Building. SF Bay Ferry calls the route Alameda Seaplane.
Schedule up to date as of November 9, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Real-time data provided by 511.org
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Alameda Seaplane Lagoon ferry schedule Fall 2026
The Fall 2026 schedule runs from November 2, 2026 to February 28, 2027.
Departures from Alameda Seaplane Lagoon, Mondays through Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 6:30 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 7:00 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 7:25 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 8:20 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 8:45 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 9:15 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 10:10 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 11:00 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 11:50 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 12:30 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 1:00 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 2:00 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 2:55 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 3:35 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 3:50 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 5:00 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 5:25 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 6:00 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 7:00 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 7:50 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
Departures from San Francisco Ferry Building, Mondays through Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 6:55 AM | Alameda Seaplane Lagoon |
| 7:50 AM | Alameda Seaplane Lagoon |
| 8:45 AM | Alameda Seaplane Lagoon |
| 10:25 AM | Alameda Seaplane Lagoon |
| 11:25 AM | Alameda Seaplane Lagoon |
| 12:00 PM | Alameda Seaplane Lagoon |
| 1:00 PM | Alameda Seaplane Lagoon |
| 2:30 PM | Alameda Seaplane Lagoon |
| 3:25 PM | Alameda Seaplane Lagoon |
| 4:30 PM | Alameda Seaplane Lagoon |
| 5:00 PM | Alameda Seaplane Lagoon |
| 5:30 PM | Alameda Seaplane Lagoon |
| 6:25 PM | Alameda Seaplane Lagoon |
| 7:15 PM | Alameda Seaplane Lagoon |
| 8:10 PM | Alameda Seaplane Lagoon |
| 9:05 PM | Alameda Seaplane Lagoon |
| 10:35 PM | Alameda Seaplane Lagoon |
No service
This schedule replaces the Fall 2026 schedule on November 26, 2026 to November 27, 2026; December 25, 2026; January 1, 2027.
Alameda Seaplane Lagoon ferry fares
| Fare type | Fare |
|---|---|
| One-way fare | |
| Adult | $5.10 |
Each Alameda Seaplane Lagoon 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 Seaplane Lagoon ferry details
| Operator | San Francisco Bay Ferry (SF Bay Ferry), on its Alameda Seaplane 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. |
Alameda Seaplane Lagoon ferry terminal parking and directions
The Alameda Seaplane Lagoon ferry terminal is at 1701 Ferry Point Road, Alameda, at Alameda Point. The Alameda Seaplane Lagoon ferry terminal has no public restrooms, and riders use the restrooms on board.
| Lot | Location | Spaces | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| City lot | At the ferry terminal | 400 | Free on Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. $3 on other days. |
The city lot at the Alameda Seaplane Lagoon ferry terminal does not allow overnight parking. City of Alameda Parking Enforcement takes parking questions at (510) 747-7400.
The Alameda Seaplane Lagoon ferry terminal sits on the Bay Trail, which connects to the Cross Alameda Trail. The terminal has open-air bike racks and 24 BikeLink lockers, and no bike share.
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. Alameda Seaplane route boats board at Gate F1.
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 Seaplane Lagoon ferry weekday service
On weekdays, SF Bay Ferry serves Alameda riders bound for San Francisco on the Alameda Seaplane Lagoon ferry and the Harbor Bay–San Francisco ferry. On weekends, the Alameda–San Francisco ferry runs from Main Street Alameda.
Alameda Seaplane Lagoon ferry boarding, holidays and alerts
SF Bay Ferry boards the Alameda Seaplane Lagoon 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 Seaplane Lagoon ferry FAQs
Where is the Alameda Seaplane Lagoon ferry terminal?
The Alameda Seaplane Lagoon ferry terminal is at 1701 Ferry Point Road, Alameda, at Alameda Point. The Alameda Seaplane Lagoon ferry terminal sits on the Bay Trail.
Does the Alameda Seaplane Lagoon ferry run on weekends?
The Alameda Seaplane Lagoon ferry runs on weekdays only. On weekends, the Alameda–San Francisco ferry runs from the Main Street Alameda ferry terminal.
Is parking free at the Seaplane Lagoon ferry terminal?
Parking at the Alameda Seaplane Lagoon ferry terminal lot is free on Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On other days, parking costs $3. The 400-space lot does not allow overnight parking.
Are there restrooms at the Seaplane Lagoon ferry terminal?
The Alameda Seaplane Lagoon ferry terminal has no public restrooms. Every regular SF Bay Ferry vessel has restrooms on board.
Which gate does the Alameda Seaplane ferry use in San Francisco?
The Alameda Seaplane Lagoon ferry boards at Gate F1 at the San Francisco Ferry Building.
Does the Alameda Seaplane Lagoon ferry run on holidays?
SF Bay Ferry runs no Alameda Seaplane Lagoon ferry on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. Other holidays and Fleet Week can bring special schedules.