Sausalito–San Francisco ferry schedule and guide
Golden Gate Ferry runs the Sausalito–San Francisco ferry, a passenger ferry across San Francisco Bay between downtown Sausalito and the San Francisco Ferry Building. Riders leaving Sausalito pay their fare when they get off in San Francisco.
Schedule up to date as of November 2, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Real-time data provided by 511.org
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Sausalito–San Francisco ferry schedule Fall 2026
The Fall 2026 schedule runs from September 13, 2026 to December 12, 2026.
Departures from Sausalito, Mondays through Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 7:05 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 8:15 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 10:55 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 1:35 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 3:35 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 5:05 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 6:30 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
Departures from Sausalito, Saturdays and Sundays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 11:30 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 1:25 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 3:10 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 5:00 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 6:55 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
Departures from San Francisco Ferry Building, Mondays through Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 7:40 AM | Sausalito |
| 10:15 AM | Sausalito |
| 12:10 PM | Sausalito |
| 2:45 PM | Sausalito |
| 4:20 PM | Sausalito |
| 5:45 PM | Sausalito |
| 7:15 PM | Sausalito |
Departures from San Francisco Ferry Building, Saturdays and Sundays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 10:15 AM1 | Sausalito |
| 12:35 PM | Sausalito |
| 2:15 PM | Sausalito |
| 4:00 PM | Sausalito |
| 5:50 PM | Sausalito |
- Also calls at Angel Island
No service
This schedule replaces the Fall 2026 schedule on November 26, 2026.
Saturdays and Sundays schedule
This schedule replaces the Fall 2026 schedule on November 27, 2026.
Departures from Sausalito
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 11:30 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 1:25 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 3:10 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 5:00 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 6:55 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
Departures from San Francisco Ferry Building
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 10:15 AM1 | Sausalito |
| 12:35 PM | Sausalito |
| 2:15 PM | Sausalito |
| 4:00 PM | Sausalito |
| 5:50 PM | Sausalito |
- Also calls at Angel Island
Sausalito–San Francisco ferry details
| Operator | Golden Gate Ferry, run by the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District |
|---|---|
| Distance | 6.33 miles (5.5 nautical miles) each way |
| Vehicles | Passengers only |
| Payment | Clipper card, contactless bank card or paper ticket. Adult fares cost less with Clipper or a contactless bank card than with a paper ticket. Contactless bank cards pay only the adult fare, so youth, senior and disabled discounts need Clipper. Ticket machines at the Sausalito Ferry Landing and the San Francisco Ferry Building sell paper tickets and adult Clipper cards. |
| Bicycles | Bicycles and e-bikes board first come, first served. E-bikes and scooters ride powered off, and Golden Gate Ferry does not allow charging on board. Golden Gate Ferry does not allow Bay Wheels, Redwood or RideToday bikeshare bikes. |
| Pets | Service animals ride without a carrier. Other pets ride only fully inside a closed carrier, kennel or pet stroller, and never on a leash. |
| Accessibility | Every Golden Gate Ferry vessel is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair users board and leave the Sausalito–San Francisco ferry on one deck, with no lift. Riders with disabilities can board first by telling a terminal assistant and arriving at least 20 minutes before departure. |
| Restrooms on board | Accessible restrooms on every Golden Gate Ferry vessel |
Sausalito Ferry Landing location and parking
The Sausalito Ferry Landing (Sausalito ferry terminal) sits in downtown Sausalito at Humboldt and Anchor streets. Ticket machines at the Sausalito Ferry Landing sell paper tickets and adult Clipper cards.
Paid public parking lots sit next to the Sausalito Ferry Landing, and downtown streets have metered parking. Downtown Sausalito has bike parking zones close to the Sausalito Ferry Landing.
San Francisco Ferry Building parking and directions
Golden Gate Ferry docks behind the San Francisco Ferry Building, on the Embarcadero at the foot of Market Street. Golden Gate Ferry boards at Gates B and C. Ticket machines at Gate C sell paper tickets and adult Clipper cards.
Golden Gate Ferry has no public parking at the San Francisco Ferry Building. Private paid lots and garages are nearby. Golden Gate Ferry has racks for 15 bikes at the San Francisco Ferry Building, inside its paid waiting area and just west of it.
Adult Clipper users get a fare credit when they transfer between Golden Gate Ferry and San Francisco Muni within 2 hours.
Bikes on the Sausalito–San Francisco ferry
Bicycle traffic on the Sausalito–San Francisco ferry is heaviest in summer and other busy months. Bikes board first come, first served.
In summer and other periods with many bike rentals, San Francisco bike rental companies manage boarding reservations for riders with bikes. Their reservation stand sits next to the Sausalito Ferry Landing, and reservations go first come, first served.
Riders walk bikes on and off the boat, sometimes up or down a flight of stairs. Golden Gate Ferry does not allow bike riding inside the terminal area.
How early to arrive for the Sausalito–San Francisco ferry
Golden Gate Ferry closes the boarding gates one minute before each Sausalito–San Francisco ferry departure. Golden Gate Ferry asks riders without Clipper or a ticket to arrive at least 20 minutes early to buy a ticket.
Each rider needs a separate ticket, contactless bank card or Clipper account. Clipper and contactless bank card riders tap once at the fare gate when boarding in San Francisco. Riders from Sausalito pay when they get off in San Francisco. Golden Gate Ferry does not take vouchers from tour companies or other operators.
When maritime security is heightened, Golden Gate Ferry can screen riders and their bags before boarding.
Sausalito–San Francisco ferry FAQs
How do riders pay for the Sausalito ferry?
Riders pay for the Sausalito–San Francisco ferry with Clipper, a contactless bank card or a paper ticket. Riders from Sausalito pay when they get off in San Francisco. Riders from San Francisco pay at the fare gate before boarding.
Where is the Sausalito ferry terminal?
The Sausalito Ferry Landing, the Sausalito ferry terminal, is in downtown Sausalito at Humboldt and Anchor streets.
Is there parking at the Sausalito ferry?
Paid public parking lots sit next to the Sausalito Ferry Landing, and downtown Sausalito streets have metered parking.
Can bikes ride the Sausalito ferry?
The Sausalito–San Francisco ferry carries bicycles and e-bikes, first come, first served. Bicycle traffic is heaviest in summer and other busy months.
Can dogs ride the Sausalito ferry?
Dogs and other pets ride the Sausalito–San Francisco ferry only fully inside a closed carrier, kennel or pet stroller. Service animals ride without a carrier.
Does the Sausalito ferry run on holidays?
Golden Gate Ferry does not run the Sausalito–San Francisco ferry on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. On some other holidays, Golden Gate Ferry runs its weekend schedule.
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