Oakland–San Francisco ferry schedule and guide
San Francisco Bay Ferry (SF Bay Ferry) runs the Oakland–San Francisco ferry, a passenger ferry between Oakland's Jack London Square and the San Francisco Ferry Building. Some Oakland–San Francisco ferry trips also stop at the Main Street Alameda ferry terminal.
SF Bay Ferry is operating on normal weekday schedules on Wed. Nov 11 for Veterans Day.
For more details on upcoming holiday service levels, visit sfbf.mobi/holidays
Schedule up to date as of November 11, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Real-time data provided by 511.org
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Oakland–San Francisco ferry schedule Fall 2026
The Fall 2026 schedule runs from November 2, 2026 to February 28, 2027.
Departures from Oakland, Mondays through Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 6:30 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 7:35 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 8:00 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 8:40 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 9:10 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 10:05 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 10:35 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 10:55 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 11:30 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 12:00 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 12:55 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 2:05 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 3:10 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 4:00 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 4:55 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 6:00 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 6:30 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 7:35 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 10:05 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
Departures from Oakland, Saturdays and Sundays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 8:50 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 10:05 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 10:55 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 11:20 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 12:15 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 1:35 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 2:30 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 2:55 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 3:15 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 4:15 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 5:15 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 5:45 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 6:35 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 7:55 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 9:10 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
Departures from San Francisco Ferry Building, Mondays through Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 6:25 AM | Oakland |
| 7:05 AM | Oakland |
| 7:30 AM | Oakland |
| 8:10 AM | Oakland |
| 8:35 AM | Oakland |
| 9:35 AM | Oakland |
| 10:05 AM | Oakland |
| 10:25 AM | Oakland |
| 11:00 AM | Oakland |
| 11:25 AM | Oakland |
| 12:25 PM | Oakland |
| 1:35 PM | Oakland |
| 2:35 PM | Oakland |
| 3:30 PM | Oakland |
| 4:25 PM | Oakland |
| 5:30 PM | Oakland |
| 6:00 PM | Oakland |
| 7:05 PM | Oakland |
| 8:25 PM | Oakland |
| 9:35 PM | Oakland |
Departures from San Francisco Ferry Building, Saturdays and Sundays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 10:15 PM1 | Oakland |
- Also calls at Alameda Main Street
No service
This schedule replaces the Fall 2026 schedule on November 26, 2026; December 25, 2026; January 1, 2027.
Saturdays and Sundays schedule
This schedule replaces the Fall 2026 schedule on November 27, 2026.
Departures from Oakland
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 8:50 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 10:05 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 10:55 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 11:20 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 12:15 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 1:35 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 2:30 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 2:55 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 3:15 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 4:15 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 5:15 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 5:45 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 6:35 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 7:55 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 9:10 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
Departures from San Francisco Ferry Building
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 10:15 PM1 | Oakland |
- Also calls at Alameda Main Street
Oakland–San Francisco ferry fares
| Fare type | Fare |
|---|---|
| One-way fare | |
| Adult | $5.10 |
Each Oakland–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.
Oakland–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. |
Oakland ferry terminal parking and directions
The Oakland ferry terminal is at 10 Clay Street, Oakland, at Jack London Square. Public restrooms are at Jack London Square, and their hours vary.
Ferry riders park at the 101 Washington Street garage near the Oakland ferry terminal. Riders validate the garage ticket at the ferry dock or on the boat before returning to the garage. The garage does not allow overnight parking. ACE Parking takes validation questions at (510) 451-8700.
AC Transit Line 72 stops at 2nd Street and Washington Street, and Line 12 stops at Embarcadero and Broadway. The Oakland Jack London Square Amtrak station, served by Capitol Corridor, San Joaquins and Coast Starlight trains, is a 10-minute walk away. BART's 12th St. Oakland City Center station is a 15-minute walk away.
Bike racks at the Oakland ferry terminal are limited and open-air. A Bay Wheels bike share dock sits steps from the terminal. Secure BikeLink lockers are at the Amtrak station, about a half mile away.
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.
Oakland–San Francisco ferry stops in Alameda
The Oakland–San Francisco ferry runs on the SF Bay Ferry Oakland & Alameda route. Some trips stop at the Main Street Alameda ferry terminal, before or after Oakland. The Oakland–San Francisco ferry schedule lists every stop of each trip.
SF Bay Ferry points riders between Oakland and Alameda to the Alameda Short Hop ferry and the Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle.
Oakland–San Francisco ferry boarding, holidays and alerts
SF Bay Ferry boards the Oakland–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.
Oakland–San Francisco ferry FAQs
Where is the Oakland ferry terminal?
The Oakland ferry terminal is at 10 Clay Street, Oakland, at Jack London Square. BART's 12th St. Oakland City Center station is a 15-minute walk away.
Where do Oakland ferry riders park?
Oakland ferry riders park at the 101 Washington Street garage and validate the garage ticket at the ferry dock or on the boat. The garage does not allow overnight parking.
Does the Oakland ferry stop in Alameda?
Some Oakland–San Francisco ferry trips also stop at the Main Street Alameda ferry terminal. The Oakland–San Francisco ferry schedule lists every stop of each trip.
Which gate does the Oakland ferry use in San Francisco?
The Oakland–San Francisco ferry boards at Gate G1 at the San Francisco Ferry Building. The timetable marks some trips that board at Gate E instead.
Does the Oakland ferry take Clipper?
The Oakland–San Francisco ferry takes Clipper cards and contactless Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover cards. Riders without either can buy mobile tickets in the SF Bay Ferry app or paper tickets on board.
Does the Oakland ferry run on holidays?
SF Bay Ferry runs no Oakland–San Francisco ferry on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. Other holidays and Fleet Week can bring special schedules.