Pier 41 Short Hop Ferry Route

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Service Information 

  • Service between Downtown San Francisco and Pier 41 Marine Terminal (near Pier 39). 
  • Board this route at Gate F at the Downtown S.F. Terminal
  • Some trips shown below are operated by MV Sea Change, the world's first hydrogen-powered ferry. 
  • Transit time approx. 10 - 15 minutes. 

Ferry Schedule 

Holiday Service | Rider Alerts 

FRIDAYS (WESTBOUND): DOWNTOWN S.F. TO PIER 41

Depart Downtown S.F. | Gate F Arrive Pier 41

9:20 AM  (H)

9:35 AM

11:00 AM  (H)

11:15 AM

12:00 PM  (H)

12:15 PM

3:00 PM  (H)

3:15 PM

(H)  - These trips are operated with the MV Sea Change vessel and are 100% hydrogen fuel-cell powered. Learn more about the world's first hydrogen-powered ferry on the Sea Change Ferry Page.
 

FRIDAYS (EASTBOUND): PIER 41 TO DOWNTOWN S.F. 

Depart Pier 41 Arrive Downtown S.F. 

10:30 AM  (H)

10:45 AM

11:30 AM  (H)

11:45 AM

2:30 PM  (H)

2:45 PM


(H)  - These trips are operated with the MV Sea Change vessel and are 100% hydrogen fuel-cell powered. Learn more about the world's first hydrogen-powered ferry on the Sea Change Ferry Page.

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS (WESTBOUND): DOWNTOWN S.F. TO PIER 41

Depart Downtown S.F. | Gate F Arrive Pier 41

9:20 AM  (H)

9:35 AM

10:35 AM

10:45 AM

11:00 AM  (H)

11:15 AM

12:00 PM  (H)

12:15 PM

1:25 PM

1:35 PM

3:00 PM  (H)

3:15 PM

5:50 PM

6:00 PM


(H)  - These trips are operated with the MV Sea Change vessel and are 100% hydrogen fuel-cell powered. Learn more about the world's first hydrogen-powered ferry on the Sea Change Ferry Page.
 

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS (EASTBOUND): PIER 41 TO DOWNTOWN S.F. 

Depart Pier 41 Arrive Downtown S.F. 

10:30 AM  (H)

10:45 AM

10:55 AM  

11:05 AM

11:30 AM  (H)

11:45 AM

1:45 PM

1:55 PM

2:30 PM  (H)

2:45 PM

6:10 PM

6:20 PM

(H)  - These trips are operated with the MV Sea Change vessel and are 100% hydrogen fuel-cell powered. Learn more about the world's first hydrogen-powered ferry on the Sea Change Ferry Page.
 

Schedule effective starting July 19, 2024. This route does not operate Monday thru Thursday.

Tickets & Fares

Effective July 1, 2024 | Fares are for one-way passage

Clipper, Paper or Mobile Ticket $1.00
Discount Clipper, Paper or Mobile Ticket $0.50
Children Under 5 FREE


* Discount Clipper/Paper/Mobile: Clipper START, RTC Clipper, Senior Clipper and Youth Clipper. For mobile tickets, 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.

TRANSBAY RIDERS: If you are traveling to/from the East Bay or Vallejo and transferring to/from the Pier 41 Short Hop within an hour and half, you are exempt from paying the above fare amount. 

(H) SEA CHANGE TRIPS: These trips are FREE to ride. Valid fare is not required to board. 

Terminal Information 

Downtown San Francisco Ferry Terminal (Gate F1)

Pier 41 Marine Terminal

Hydrogen-Powered Ferry Pilot Project

The MV Sea Change the world's first commercial hydrogen fuel-cell powered ferry and operates select trips on this route. The Sea Change vessel is a private and public sector partnership and the world’s first commercial passenger ferry powered 100% by zero-emission hydrogen fuel cells. 


Questions? Ask a crew member or guest assistance representative or email us at customerservice@sanfranciscobayferry.com.