Tiburon–San Francisco ferry schedule and guide
Golden Gate Ferry runs the Tiburon–San Francisco ferry, a passenger ferry across San Francisco Bay between downtown Tiburon and the San Francisco Ferry Building. The Tiburon Ferry Landing has no ticket machines. Riders leaving Tiburon 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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Tiburon–San Francisco ferry schedule Fall 2026
The Fall 2026 schedule runs from September 13, 2026 to December 12, 2026.
Departures from Tiburon, Mondays through Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 6:50 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 8:10 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 9:35 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 11:50 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 1:15 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 4:30 PM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
- Also calls at Angel Island
Departures from Tiburon, Saturdays and Sundays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 11:50 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 12:55 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 2:45 PM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 5:15 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
- Also calls at Angel Island
Departures from San Francisco Ferry Building, Mondays through Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Tiburon |
| 8:55 AM | Tiburon |
| 10:55 AM1 | Tiburon |
| 12:25 PM | Tiburon |
| 3:50 PM | Tiburon |
| 5:35 PM | Tiburon |
| 7:15 PM2 | Tiburon |
- Also calls at Angel Island
- Also calls at Sausalito
Departures from San Francisco Ferry Building, Saturdays and Sundays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 12:15 PM | Tiburon |
| 2:05 PM | Tiburon |
| 4:05 PM1 | Tiburon |
- 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 Tiburon
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 11:50 AM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 12:55 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 2:45 PM1 | San Francisco Ferry Building |
| 5:15 PM | San Francisco Ferry Building |
- Also calls at Angel Island
Departures from San Francisco Ferry Building
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 12:15 PM | Tiburon |
| 2:05 PM | Tiburon |
| 4:05 PM1 | Tiburon |
- Also calls at Angel Island
Tiburon–San Francisco ferry details
| Operator | Golden Gate Ferry, run by the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District |
|---|---|
| Distance | 6.84 miles (5.94 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. The Tiburon Ferry Landing has no ticket machines. Ticket machines at the San Francisco Ferry Building sell paper tickets and adult Clipper cards. |
| Bicycles | Up to 30 bicycles and e-bikes, 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 Tiburon–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 |
Tiburon Ferry Landing location and parking
The Tiburon Ferry Landing (Tiburon ferry terminal) sits at the foot of Tiburon Boulevard in downtown Tiburon. The Tiburon Ferry Landing has no ticket machines.
Paid public parking lots sit near the Tiburon Ferry Landing, and local streets have metered parking. Bike racks sit next to the Tiburon 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.
How early to arrive for the Tiburon–San Francisco ferry
Golden Gate Ferry closes the boarding gates one minute before each Tiburon–San Francisco ferry departure. Golden Gate Ferry asks riders boarding in San Francisco without Clipper or a ticket to arrive at least 20 minutes early to buy one.
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 Tiburon 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.
Tiburon–San Francisco ferry FAQs
Where do riders buy Tiburon ferry tickets?
The Tiburon Ferry Landing has no ticket machines. Riders pay for the Tiburon–San Francisco ferry with Clipper, a contactless bank card or a paper ticket. Paper tickets come from the ticket machines at the San Francisco Ferry Building.
Where is the Tiburon ferry terminal?
The Tiburon Ferry Landing, the Tiburon ferry terminal, is at the foot of Tiburon Boulevard in downtown Tiburon.
Is there parking at the Tiburon ferry?
Paid public parking lots sit near the Tiburon Ferry Landing, and local streets in Tiburon have metered parking.
Can bikes ride the Tiburon ferry?
The Tiburon–San Francisco ferry carries up to 30 bicycles and e-bikes, first come, first served. Bike racks sit next to the Tiburon Ferry Landing.
Can dogs ride the Tiburon ferry?
Dogs and other pets ride the Tiburon–San Francisco ferry only fully inside a closed carrier, kennel or pet stroller. Service animals ride without a carrier.
Does the Tiburon ferry run on holidays?
Golden Gate Ferry does not run the Tiburon–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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