Harbor Bay–San Francisco ferry schedule and guide
San Francisco Bay Ferry (SF Bay Ferry) runs the Harbor Bay–San Francisco ferry, a weekday passenger ferry between Alameda and the San Francisco Ferry Building. The Harbor Bay ferry terminal is on Bay Farm Island in the City of Alameda. The Harbor Bay–San Francisco ferry does not take reservations.
Schedule up to date as of November 9, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Real-time data provided by 511.org
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Harbor Bay–San Francisco ferry schedule Fall 2026
The Fall 2026 schedule runs from November 2, 2026 to February 28, 2027.
Departures from Harbor Bay, Mondays through Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 6:30 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 7:30 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 8:30 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 9:30 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 10:30 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 11:30 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 1:05 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 4:10 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 5:10 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 6:10 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 7:55 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
Departures from San Francisco Ferry Building, Mondays through Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Harbor Bay |
| 8:00 AM | Harbor Bay |
| 9:00 AM | Harbor Bay |
| 9:55 AM | Harbor Bay |
| 10:40 AM | Harbor Bay |
| 12:30 PM | Harbor Bay |
| 1:25 PM | Harbor Bay |
| 3:40 PM | Harbor Bay |
| 4:40 PM | Harbor Bay |
| 5:40 PM | Harbor Bay |
| 6:40 PM | Harbor Bay |
| 8:10 PM | Harbor Bay |
No service
This schedule replaces the Fall 2026 schedule on November 26, 2026 to November 27, 2026; December 25, 2026; January 1, 2027.
Harbor Bay–San Francisco ferry fares
| Fare type | Fare |
|---|---|
| One-way fare | |
| Adult | $5.10 |
Each Harbor Bay–San Francisco ferry fare covers one one-way trip. Children under 5 ride free with a paying adult. Discount fares cover riders aged 65 or older, riders aged 5 to 17 and riders with Medicare cards or DMV disabled parking placards. Clipper START, RTC Clipper, Senior Clipper and Youth Clipper cards also pay the discount fare.
Harbor Bay–San Francisco ferry details
| Operator | San Francisco Bay Ferry (SF Bay Ferry) |
|---|---|
| Vehicles | No gas-powered vehicles, bikes, scooters or mopeds on board, under U.S. Coast Guard regulations |
| Reservations | Not taken. Boarding is first come, first served. SF Bay Ferry takes reservations only for its Oracle Park and Chase Center service. |
| Payment | Clipper card, contactless bank card (adult fares only), SF Bay Ferry app mobile ticket or paper ticket |
| Bicycles | Allowed on a space-available basis, stowed in the bike rack area on the aft deck. Electric bikes and scooters ride but cannot charge on board. |
| Pets | Service animals ride. Other pets ride in a fully enclosed carrier that fits on the owner's lap. |
| Accessibility | Every vessel is wheelchair accessible, with an accessible restroom and accessible spaces on the main deck. |
| Restrooms and food on board | Restrooms on every regular vessel. Snacks and drinks, including beer, wine and mixed drinks, on most departures. Free Wi-Fi. |
Harbor Bay ferry terminal parking and directions
The Harbor Bay ferry terminal is at 215 Adelphian Way, Alameda, CA 94502, on Bay Farm Island. AC Transit Line 31 stops in front of the Harbor Bay ferry terminal for select morning and evening commute departures. The City of Alameda says Line 31 is free with a Clipper transfer to the ferry.
The City of Alameda runs the Harbor Bay ferry terminal lot, which holds 250 cars and 2 motorcycles. Paid parking applies on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only. Drivers pay by app, text or pay station, and mobile payment works after boarding the ferry. The lot has no overnight parking.
Nearby streets are in a preferential parking permit zone, with posted time limits for drivers without permits. City of Alameda Parking answers parking questions at (510) 522-PARK. An on-site security guard patrols the Harbor Bay ferry terminal.
The Harbor Bay ferry terminal has bike racks for 20 bikes and 24 secure electronic bike lockers.
San Francisco Ferry Building parking and directions
Harbor Bay–San Francisco ferries board at Gate F2 of the San Francisco Ferry Building, which SF Bay Ferry calls its Downtown San Francisco Ferry Terminal. The San Francisco Ferry Building is on the Embarcadero at Mission Street. Restrooms are inside the Ferry Building next to the terminal.
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 Ferry Building. The Salesforce Transit Center, a regional bus hub, is a half-mile walk away.
Paid parking near the San Francisco Ferry Building is limited, and so is on-street parking. Bay Wheels bike share has docks in several places around the terminal. The terminal area has no bike lockers.
Harbor Bay–San Francisco ferry tickets and boarding
Riders pay the Harbor Bay–San Francisco ferry fare with a Clipper card, a contactless bank card or a mobile ticket from the SF Bay Ferry app. Riders tap on and tap off with the same card or device. Contactless bank cards pay adult fares only.
Mobile ticket holders activate one ticket per rider just before boarding and show the ticket to the deckhand at the gate. Bay Crossings in the San Francisco Ferry Building sells paper tickets. Riders without Clipper or the app can also buy a paper ticket on board, in a second line, after boarding ends.
SF Bay Ferry asks riders to arrive at the terminal at least 5 minutes before the scheduled departure. Clipper riders get transfer discounts on AC Transit, Muni and SolTrans. SF Bay Ferry does not sell multi-ride passes.
Harbor Bay–San Francisco ferry holidays and alerts
SF Bay Ferry runs no ferries on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. Special schedules can apply on Presidents' Day weekend, Easter, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day and the day after Thanksgiving. SF Bay Ferry sends service alerts by text or email through BayAlerts.
Harbor Bay–San Francisco ferry FAQs
Does the Harbor Bay ferry run on weekends?
The Harbor Bay–San Francisco ferry runs on weekdays only. SF Bay Ferry runs no ferries on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day.
Where does the Harbor Bay ferry leave from in San Francisco?
Harbor Bay–San Francisco ferries board at Gate F2 of the San Francisco Ferry Building, on the Embarcadero at Mission Street.
Is parking free at the Harbor Bay ferry terminal?
The City of Alameda charges for parking at the Harbor Bay ferry terminal lot on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only. The lot holds 250 cars and has no overnight parking.
Can bikes ride the Harbor Bay ferry?
Bikes ride the Harbor Bay–San Francisco ferry on a space-available basis. The Harbor Bay ferry terminal has racks for 20 bikes and 24 secure electronic bike lockers.
Does the Harbor Bay ferry take reservations?
The Harbor Bay–San Francisco ferry does not take reservations. Boarding is first come, first served.
Where is the Harbor Bay ferry terminal?
The Harbor Bay ferry terminal is at 215 Adelphian Way, Alameda, CA 94502, on Bay Farm Island.