Oakland & Alameda Ferry Route
GOING TO PIER 41? SEE INFORMATION HERE
IN DOWNTOWN S.F.: USE GATE G
NEW SCHEDULES AND MAJOR SERVICE CHANGES NOW IN EFFECT
On July 1, San Francisco Bay Ferry introduced new schedules featuring more weekday departures across the system than ever before.
Note: Alameda riders traveling before 9:40 a.m. on weekdays now use the new Alameda Seaplane route.
The new Alameda Seaplane ferry route provides direct ferry service between Alameda's new Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal and Downtown San Francisco during peak commute periods. The revamped Oakland & Alameda route provides direct ferry service between Oakland and San Francisco during peak commute hours as well as midday, evening and weekend service between Oakland, the Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal and San Francisco.
These bullets describe which service Alameda ferry riders should use based on their time and day of travel.
- Peak weekday commute (before 9 a.m.): Alameda Seaplane (Harbor Bay if returning to Alameda before 3:30 p.m.)
- Middays: Oakland & Alameda
- Weekday evenings: Both routes suitable, check schedules for specific departure times
- Weekends: Oakland & Alameda
Current Schedules
Schedules effective July 1, 2021
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WEEKDAYS (MONDAY-FRIDAY) WESTBOUND: EAST BAY TO SAN FRANCISCO
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Depart Main Street Alameda
Depart Oakland
Arrive Downtown S.F. | GATE G
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6:30 AM
6:55 AM
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7:35 AM
8:00 AM
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8:00 AM
8:25 AM
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8:40 AM
9:05 AM
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9:05 AM
9:30 AM
9:40 AM
9:55 AM
10:20 AM
10:30 AM
10:45 AM
11:10 AM
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11:05 AM
11:30 AM
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11:55 AM
12:20 PM
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12:10 PM
12:35 PM
12:20 PM
12:35 PM
1:00 PM
1:55 PM^
1:40 PM^
2:15 PM
2:50 PM^
2:35 PM
3:10 PM
3:15 PM^
3:00 PM
3:35 PM
4:45 PM^
4:30 PM^
5:05 PM
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4:55 PM
5:20 PM
6:10 PM^
5:55 PM^
6:30 PM
7:10 PM^
6:55 PM^
7:30 PM
8:45 PM^
8:30 PM^
9:05 PM
9:55 PM^
9:40 PM^
10:15 PM
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WEEKDAYS (MONDAY-FRIDAY) EASTBOUND: SAN FRANCISCO TO EAST BAY
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Depart Downtown S.F. | GATE G
Arrive Oakland
Arrive Main Street Alameda
7:05 AM
7:30 AM
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7:30 AM
7:55 AM
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8:10 AM
8:35 AM
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8:35 AM
9:00 AM
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9:15 AM
9:50 AM^
9:35 AM^
9:40 AM
10:15 AM^
10:00 AM^
10:05 AM
10:40 AM^
10:25 AM^
11:10 AM
11:35 AM
11:50 AM
11:20 AM
11:45 AM
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11:40 AM
12:05 PM
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1:10 PM
1:35 PM
1:50 PM
2:05 PM
2:30 PM
2:45 PM
2:25 PM
2:50 PM
3:10 PM
4:00 PM
4:25 PM
4:40 PM
4:25 PM
4:50 PM
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5:25 PM
5:50 PM
6:05 PM
6:25 PM
6:50 PM
7:05 PM
7:35 PM
8:00 PM
8:15 PM
8:00 PM
8:25 PM
8:40 PM
9:10 PM
9:35 PM
9:50 PM
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WEEKENDS (SATURDAY/SUNDAY) WESTBOUND: EAST BAY TO SAN FRANCISCO
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Depart Main Street Alameda
Depart Oakland
Arrive Downtown S.F. | GATE G
8:35 AM
8:50 AM
9:15 AM
9:45 AM*
10:00 AM*
10:25 AM
11:00 AM
11:15 AM
11:40 AM
1:10 PM
1:25 PM
1:50 PM
2:20 PM
2:35 PM
3:00 PM
2:50 PM
3:05 PM
3:30 PM
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4:15 PM*
4:40 PM
5:10 PM
5:25 PM
5:50 PM
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7:40 PM
8:05 PM
8:40 PM
8:55 PM
9:20 PM
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WEEKENDS (SATURDAY/SUNDAY) EASTBOUND: SAN FRANCISCO TO EAST BAY
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Depart Downtown S.F. | GATE G
Arrive Main Street Alameda
Arrive Oakland
9:20 AM
9:40 AM
9:55 AM
10:35 AM
10:55 AM
11:10 AM
12:45 PM
1:05 PM
1:20 PM
1:55 PM*
2:15 PM
2:30 PM
3:10 PM
3:30 PM
3:45 PM
3:40 PM
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4:05 PM
4:45 PM
5:05 PM
5:20 PM
6:00 PM*
6:20 PM
6:35 PM
8:15 PM
8:35 PM
8:50 PM
9:30 PM
9:50 PM
10:05 PM
^ For westbound trips, the trip departs from Oakland before Main Street Alameda. For eastbound trips, the trips arrives at Main Street Alameda before Oakland.
* These trips provides the best connections to the Pier 41 Short Hop.
Fares
Effective July 1, 2021 | Fares are for one-way passage
| Clipper/Hopthru | $4.50 |
| Discount Clipper/Hopthru* | $2.25 |
| Paper Ticket | $5.75 |
| Discount Paper Ticket^ | $2.75 |
| Children Under 5 | FREE |
* Discount Clipper includes Clipper START, RTC Clipper, Senior Clipper and Youth Clipper. For Hopthru, use the discount paper ticket categories and verification methods listed below.
^ Discount paper tickets can be used by those 65 or older, 17 or younger or those with Medicare cards or DMV disabled parking placards.
For additional details regarding fares and payment methods, please visit our Fares and Tickets page.
Terminal Information
Oakland Ferry Terminal
The Oakland Ferry Terminal is located at the west end of Jack London Square; Near 10 Clay St, Oakland CA, 94607. Search nearby locations or get directions to the Oakland Terminal.
Parking in Oakland: Riders receive up to 12 hrs free validated parking in the 7-story garage at 101 Washington St. Riders will be charged for any time over 12 hrs. Validate parking tickets at the ferry terminal. Garage hours are: Monday through Thursday 5:30 AM to 1:00 AM; Friday 5:30 AM to 2:00 AM; Saturday 8:00 AM to 2:00 AM; Sunday 8:00 AM to 1:00 AM. There is no overnight parking.
Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal
The Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal is located at 2990 Main Street, Alameda, CA 94501. Search nearby locations or get directions to the Main St. Alameda Terminal.
Bike Accommodations: There are 20 secure electronic bicycle lockers available at the Alameda Main St Terminal using the BikeLink card system. Visit www.bikelink.org for more information. In addition there are bike racks that can accommodate up to 62 bikes.
Parking: Limited free parking for 324 cars is available in the ferry terminal parking lot at 2990 Main Street. There is parking for an additional 121 cars in the paved O’Lot located on Main street ¼ of a mile west of the ferry terminal. Parking is free. There is no overnight parking.
Downtown San Francisco Ferry Terminal
► See location and access information for our Downtown San Francisco Ferry Terminal
The Oakland & Alameda route uses Gate G at the Downtown S.F. Ferry Terminal.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
See our Rider Info page or call (877) 643-3779.
SERVICE COMMENTS and QUESTIONS
Service suggestions are welcome. Please visit our contact page.