South San Francisco ferry schedule and guide
San Francisco Bay Ferry (SF Bay Ferry) runs the South San Francisco ferry, a weekday commute ferry between South San Francisco, Oakland and Alameda. The South San Francisco ferry links Oyster Point in South San Francisco with Jack London Square in Oakland and the Main Street Alameda ferry terminal. The South San Francisco ferry does not stop at the San Francisco Ferry Building.
South San Francisco ferry suspended November 1 to 30, 2026
SF Bay Ferry suspends the South San Francisco ferry from November 1 through November 30, 2026, for dredging at the South San Francisco ferry terminal. The last day of service before the suspension is Friday, October 30, 2026. SF Bay Ferry expects the South San Francisco ferry to resume on its current schedule on December 1, 2026.
The South San Francisco Route is currently suspended through Nov 30, 2026. Details: sfbf.mobi/ssf-dredge/
From November 1 through November 30th service on the South San Francisco route is temporarily suspended to allow for essential terminal dredging at the South San Francisco terminal location. This work is being done to ensure continued safe water depths in the Oyster Point marina to allow ferry vessels to safely transit through the waterway. Details: sfbf.mobi/ssf-dredge/
Schedule up to date as of November 9, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Real-time data provided by 511.org
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South San Francisco ferry schedule Winter 2027
The Winter 2027 schedule runs from December 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027.
Departures from South San Francisco, Mondays through Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 3:30 PM | Oakland |
| 4:20 PM | Oakland and Alameda Main Street |
| 5:30 PM | Oakland and Alameda Main Street |
Departures from Oakland, Mondays through Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 7:05 AM | South San Francisco |
| 8:05 AM | South San Francisco |
| 9:05 AM | South San Francisco |
| 4:20 PM | Alameda Main Street and South San Francisco |
| 5:10 PM | Alameda Main Street |
| 6:20 PM | Alameda Main Street |
Departures from Alameda Main Street, Mondays through Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 7:45 AM | Oakland and South San Francisco |
| 4:35 PM | South San Francisco |
No service
This schedule replaces the Winter 2027 schedule on December 25, 2026; January 1, 2027.
South San Francisco ferry fares
| Fare type | Fare | Oakland to Alameda Main Street |
|---|---|---|
| One-way fare | ||
| Adult | $7.60 | $2.85 |
- The Oakland–Alameda Main Street fare applies in both directions.
Each South 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.
South 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. |
South San Francisco ferry terminal parking and directions
The South San Francisco ferry terminal is at 911 Marina Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, at Oyster Point. Restrooms are inside the South San Francisco ferry terminal and on board the vessels.
Commute.org runs 2 shuttles with connections timed to the South San Francisco ferry, and both stop directly in front of the terminal. The OPC shuttle runs between Oyster Point and South San Francisco Caltrain. The UGF shuttle runs the Utah-Grand route. SamTrans Route 130 to Daly City BART also has a timed connection.
A free lot next to the South San Francisco ferry terminal holds 35 cars and has no overnight parking. The South San Francisco ferry terminal has racks for 12 bikes and 12 bike lockers.
Oakland ferry terminal parking and directions
The Oakland ferry terminal is at 10 Clay Street, Oakland, in Jack London Square. 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 is a 10-minute walk from the Oakland ferry terminal. BART's 12th St. Oakland City Center station is a 15-minute walk away.
Ferry riders get validated parking at the 101 Washington Street parking 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 has no overnight parking. ACE Parking answers validation questions at (510) 451-8700.
Open-air bike racks stand near the Oakland ferry terminal, and a Bay Wheels bike share dock is steps away. Secure BikeLink lockers are at the Amtrak station, about a half-mile away. Public restrooms are at Jack London Square, with hours that vary.
Main Street Alameda ferry terminal parking and directions
The Main Street Alameda ferry terminal is at 2990 Main Street, Alameda, at Alameda Point. SF Bay Ferry lists the Main Street Alameda ferry terminal restrooms as permanently closed. Restrooms are on board the vessels.
The Main Street Alameda ferry terminal lot has free parking for 324 cars. The paved O'Lot, a quarter mile west on Main Street, holds 121 more cars for free. Neither lot has overnight parking. The City of Alameda says paid parking is not planned for the Main Street Alameda ferry terminal.
City of Alameda Parking Enforcement answers parking questions at (510) 747-7400. An on-site security guard serves the Main Street Alameda ferry terminal. The terminal has racks for 62 bikes and 20 bike lockers.
South San Francisco ferry tickets and boarding
Riders pay the South 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. Riders without Clipper or the app can 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.
South 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.
South San Francisco ferry FAQs
Does the South San Francisco ferry go to San Francisco?
The South San Francisco ferry does not stop at the San Francisco Ferry Building. The South San Francisco ferry links Oyster Point in South San Francisco with Oakland and Alameda. SF Bay Ferry runs the Oakland–San Francisco ferry from the same Oakland and Main Street Alameda ferry terminals to the San Francisco Ferry Building.
Where does the South San Francisco ferry leave from in the East Bay?
The South San Francisco ferry boards at the Oakland ferry terminal in Jack London Square and at the Main Street Alameda ferry terminal. Some trips leave Oakland first and call at Main Street Alameda before crossing to South San Francisco.
Does the South San Francisco ferry run on weekends?
The South San Francisco ferry runs on weekdays only, in the morning and evening commute hours.
Is there a shuttle from the South San Francisco ferry terminal?
Commute.org runs the OPC and UGF shuttles from the front of the South San Francisco ferry terminal, with connections timed to the ferry. The OPC shuttle runs to South San Francisco Caltrain.
Is parking free at the South San Francisco ferry terminal?
A free lot next to the South San Francisco ferry terminal holds 35 cars. The lot has no overnight parking.
Where is the Oyster Point ferry terminal?
The South San Francisco ferry terminal is at 911 Marina Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, at Oyster Point.