There are two companies, San Francisco Bay Ferry and Golden Gate Ferry, in the San Francisco Bay Area, which operate ferry rides to San Francisco. The cost of these ferries varies depending on which city you are departing from. In this article, we will answer the question, “How much is the ferry to San Francisco?”
San Francisco Bay Ferry Fares
San Francisco Bay Ferry operates six ferry routes to San Francisco. Fares for each route are based on zones — Zone 1, Zone 2, and Zone 3. The cost for each route is based on which zone the route is in. Zone 1 ferries range in cost from $2.25 to $5.75. Zone 2 ferries range in cost from $3.25 to $8.50. Zone 3 ferry fares range from $4.50 to $11.25. Individual fares for each route are in the following sections.
Alameda Seaplane to San Francisco Ferry Fares
The Alameda Seaplane-San Francisco Ferry is a Zone 1 ferry route and has the following one-way fares.
- Clipper/Mobile Ticket: $4.50
- Discount Clipper/Mobile Ticket: $2.25
- Paper Ticket: $5.75
- Discount Paper Ticket: $2.75
- Children under 5: FREE
Harbor Bay to San Francisco Ferry Fares
The Harbor Bay – San Francisco Ferry is a Zone 1 ferry route and costs the following for a one-way trip.
- Clipper/Mobile Ticket: $4.50
- Discount Clipper/Mobile Ticket: $2.25
- Paper Ticket: $5.75
- Discount Paper Ticket: $2.75
- Children under 5: FREE
Oakland & Alameda to San Francisco Ferry Fares
One-way fares for the Oakland Ferry and Alameda Main Street Ferry to San Francisco, which are both Zone 1 ferry routes, are as follows.
- Clipper/Mobile Ticket: $4.50
- Discount Clipper/Mobile Ticket: $2.25
- Paper Ticket: $5.75
- Discount Paper Ticket: $2.75
- Children under 5: FREE
Richmond to San Francisco Ferry Fares
The Richmond to San Francisco Ferry, a Zone 1 route, has the following one-way fares.
- Clipper/Mobile Ticket: $4.50
- Discount Clipper/Mobile Ticket: $2.25
- Paper Ticket: $5.75
- Discount Paper Ticket: $2.75
- Children under 5: FREE
South San Francisco to San Francisco Ferry Fares
The South San Francisco Ferry is the only Zone 2 route. A one-way trip on the ferry from South San Francisco to downtown San Francisco will cost between $3.25 to $8.50 depending on the ticket type. The complete list of fares are as follows.
- Clipper/Mobile Ticket: $6.75
- Discount Clipper/Mobile Ticket: $3.25
- Paper Ticket: $8.50
- Discount Paper Ticket: $4.25
- Children under 5: FREE
Vallejo to San Francisco Ferry Fares
The Vallejo Ferry is the only Zone 3 route. Tickets for taking the ferry from Vallejo to downtown San Francisco range in price from $4.50 to $11.25 for a one-way trip. The complete list of Vallejo Ferry fares is as follows.
- Clipper/Mobile Ticket: $9.00
- Discount Clipper/Mobile Ticket: $4.50
- Paper Ticket: $11.25
- Discount Paper Ticket: $5.50
- Children under 5: FREE
Golden Gate Ferry Fares
Golden Gate Ferry operates three ferry routes to San Francisco — Larkspur, Sausalito, and Tiburon. One-way fares on these routes range in price from $14.00 down to discounted rates at $6.75. In the following sections, we break down the fares for each route, so you know how much it costs to take one of these ferries to San Francisco.
Larkspur to San Francisco Ferry Fares
The fares for the Larkspur Ferry to San Francisco range from $13.50 for adults to $6.75 for youth and senior riders. The complete list of prices is as follows.
- Adult (ages 19-64): $13.50
- Adult (Clipper): $8.50
- Youth (ages 5-18): $6.75
- Seniors (ages 65+): $6.75
- Disabled or Medicare: $6.75
- Clipper START: $6.75
- Children (ages 4 & under): FREE
Sausalito to San Francisco Ferry Fares
The ferry from Sausalito to San Francisco costs between $7.00 and $14.00 depending on the ticket type.
- Adult (ages 19-64): $14.00
- Adult (Clipper): $7.50
- Youth (ages 5-18): $7.00
- Seniors (ages 65+): $7.00
- Disabled or Medicare: $7.00
- Clipper START: $7.00
- Children (ages 4 & under): FREE
Tiburon to San Francisco Ferry Fares
Tiburon Ferry fares are $14.00 for adults, but can cost as low as $7.50 if you use Clipper. They also offer discounted tickets of $7.00 for youth and seniors.
The Tiburon Ferry fares are as follows.
- Adult (ages 19-64): $14.00
- Adult (Clipper): $7.50
- Youth (ages 5-18): $7.00
- Seniors (ages 65+): $7.00
- Disabled or Medicare: $7.00
- Clipper START: $7.00
- Children (ages 4 & under): FREE
In conclusion, the cost of taking a ferry to San Francisco varies depending on the departure city and ferry operator. San Francisco Bay Ferry offers six routes with fares ranging from $2.25 to $11.25 for a one-way trip. Golden Gate Ferry operates three routes with fares ranging from $6.75 to $14.00 for a one-way trip. Children ride for free on all routes. Check the specific fares for each route and ticket type before planning your ferry trip to San Francisco.