Richmond Ferry Route

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Service Information 

  • Daily service between Downtown San Francisco and Richmond. 
  • Board this route at Gate E2 on weekdays and Gate F2 on weekends at the Downtown S.F. Terminal. 
  • Transit time approx. 35 minutes. 

RIDER ALERT: Trips between Downtown S.F. and Richmond are free on Fridays in each direction every Friday through the end of the year thanks to a partnership with Contra Costa Transit Authority. Read about this rider promotion on the Free Ferry Fridays Info Page. 

Ferry Schedule

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WEEKDAYS (MONDAY-FRIDAY) WESTBOUND: RICHMOND TO SAN FRANCISCO

Depart Richmond Arrive Downtown S.F. | GATE E

6:30 AM

7:05 AM

7:30 AM

8:05 AM

8:00 AM

8:35 AM

8:55 AM

9:30 AM

10:40 AM

11:15 AM

11:00 AM

11:35 AM

12:20 PM

12:55 PM

2:05 PM

2:35 PM

3:40 PM

4:15 PM

4:45 PM

5:20 PM

5:10 PM

5:45 PM

6:10 PM

6:45 PM

7:25 PM

8:00 PM

8:25 PM

9:00 PM

WEEKDAYS (MONDAY-FRIDAY) EASTBOUND: SAN FRANCISCO TO RICHMOND

Depart Downtown S.F. | GATE E Arrive Richmond

7:15 AM

7:50 AM

8:10 AM

8:45 AM

9:10 AM

9:45 AM

10:20 AM

10:55 AM

11:40 AM

12:15 PM

3:00 PM

3:35 PM

4:00 PM

4:35 PM

4:30 PM

5:05 PM

5:25 PM

6:00 PM

6:00 PM

6:35 PM

7:00 PM

7:35 PM

8:05 PM

8:40 PM

WEEKENDS (SATURDAY/SUNDAY) WESTBOUND: RICHMOND TO SAN FRANCISCO

Depart Richmond Arrive Downtown S.F. | GATE F2

9:50 AM ^

10:25 AM

12:00 PM

12:35 PM

5:15 PM

5:50 PM

6:45 PM

7:20 PM

8:55 PM

9:30 PM


^ Headed to Fisherman's Wharf? Trips with this symbol provide the best connection to the Pier 41 Short Hop at the Downtown S.F. Terminal. To get to Fisherman's Wharf from Richmond, a transfer is required to the Pier 41 Short Hop ferry route at the Downtown S.F. Terminal (Gate F) to complete your trip. 

WEEKENDS (SATURDAY/SUNDAY) EASTBOUND: SAN FRANCISCO TO RICHMOND

Depart Downtown S.F. | GATE F2 Arrive Richmond

11:15 AM

11:50 AM

2:05 PM

2:40 PM

4:30 PM

5:05 PM

6:00 PM

6:35 PM

8:10 PM

8:45 PM

Click the blue bars to reveal schedule | Schedule effective from November 4, 2024. 
* Trips in the above schedules with an asterisk provide the best connections to the  Pier 41 Short Hop.


Fares

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

Clipper, Paper or Mobile Ticket $4.70
Discount Clipper, Paper or Mobile Ticket* $2.30
Children Under 5 FREE

* Discount Clipper includes 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.


Terminal Information

Downtown San Francisco Ferry Terminal (Gate E2 on weekdays, Gate F2 on Saturday/Sunday)

Richmond Ferry Terminal


CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
See our Rider Guide page or call (707) 643-3779.

SERVICE COMMENTS and QUESTIONS
Service suggestions are welcome. Please visit our contact page.