Ballpark Short Hop
Service Information - Weekend Day Service Only
The Ballpark Short Hop operates during weekend day games for Giants home games at Oracle Park. This short hop provides a connection to Oracle Park from the Downtown S.F. Terminal when direct special event ferry service is not operating between Vallejo, Oakland & Alameda and Oracle Park. When direct service to Oracle Park is not operating, Giants fans can ride regularly scheduled ferry service to the Downtown S.F. Terminal and board the Ballpark Short Hop at Gate E2.
FARES: Rides on the Ballpark Short Hop are free for all.
Terminal Connection Information
All ferry connections between the Ballpark Short Hop and the Eastbay, Vallejo, Marin County, and Treasure Island can be made at the Downtown S.F. Terminal.
- Gate B * - Sausalito, Tiburon, Angel Island, Treasure Island
- Gate C* - Larkspur
- Gate E1 - Vallejo
- Gate F2 - Richmond Weekend Trips
- Gate G1 - Oakland & Alameda
* Larkspur, Sausalito, Tiburon and Angel Island ferries are operated by Golden Gate Ferries. Ferries to Treasure Island are privately operated (more info here).
Ferry Schedule
NOTE: On October 1, 2023, the pre-game departures will leave Gate E2 *one hour earlier* to account for the 12:05 PM first pitch.
To Oracle Park
| Depart Downtown S.F. | GATE E2 | Arrive Oracle Park |
|---|---|
| 11:50 AM | 12:05 PM |
| 12:40 PM | 12:55 PM |
From Oracle Park
| Leave Oracle Park | Arrive Downtown S.F. |
|---|---|
| 20 minutes after the last out. | Trip time approx. 15 minutes |
| 60 minutes after the last out. | Trip time approx. 15 minutes |
NOTE: Special Ballpark Short Hop Schedule on Memorial Day
First pitch for the Giants' game on Memorial Day, May 29, 2023, is 2:05 PM. As such the pre-game departures on the Ballpark Short Hop will be set for 12:50 PM and 1:40 PM.
Getting to the Ballpark
If you are coming from the East Bay and Vallejo, here are the trips you can take to catch the Ballpark Short Hop. For all trips below you will need to switch vessels at the Downtown S.F. Terminal.
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From: Oakland
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Depart Oakland Arrive Downtown S.F. Depart Downtown S.F. Arrive Oracle Park 11:20 AM ^ 11:45 AM - TRANSFER 11:50 AM (GATE E2) 12:05 PM 12:15 PM ^ 12:40 PM - TRANSFER 12:40 PM (GATE E2) 12:55 PM ^ This trip is operated on the Oakland & Alameda Route.
TRANSFER: Switch vessels at Downtown S.F. to the Ballpark Short Hop at Gate E2.
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From: Main St. Alameda
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Depart Oakland Arrive Downtown S.F. Depart Downtown S.F. Arrive Oracle Park 11:00 AM ^ 11:45 AM - TRANSFER 11:50 AM (GATE E2) 12:05 PM 11:55 AM ^ 12:40 PM - TRANSFER 12:40 PM (GATE E2) 12:55 PM ^ This trip is operated on the Oakland & Alameda Route.
TRANSFER: Switch vessels at Downtown S.F. to the Ballpark Short Hop at Gate E2.
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From: Richmond
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Depart Richmond
Arrive Downtown S.F.
Depart Downtown S.F.
Arrive Oracle Park 12:00 PM ^
12:35 PM - TRANSFER
12:40 PM (GATE E2)
12:55 PM ^ This trip is operated on the Richmond Route.
TRANSFER: Switch vessels at Downtown S.F. to the Ballpark Short Hop at Gate E2.
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From: Vallejo
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Depart Vallejo
Arrive Downtown S.F.
Depart Downtown S.F.
Arrive Oracle Park 10:15 AM ^
11:15 AM - TRANSFER
11:50 AM (GATE E2)
12:05 PM 11:30 AM ^
12:30 PM - TRANSFER 12:40 PM (GATE E2) 12:55 PM ^ This trip is operated on the Vallejo Route.
TRANSFER: Switch vessels at Downtown S.F. to the Ballpark Short Hop at Gate E2.
After the Game
Giants games last about three hours, give or take. The first post-game Ballpark Short Hop leaves Oracle Park 20 minutes after the last out and may reach full capacity. The second and final post-game Ballpark Short Hop leaves about 60 minutes after the last out; capacity is not typically an issue.
Here are the trips you can catch back to the East Bay after the game. Check individual route pages for full schedules.
TO OAKLAND & MAIN ST. ALAMEDA (USE GATE G1): 4:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:50 PM, 7:10 PM
TO RICHMOND (USE GATE F2 FOR RICHMOND WEEKEND TRIPS) 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM
TO VALLEJO: 4:05 PM, 5:05 PM, 6:30 PM