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From South San Francisco to San Francisco Ferry BldgReturn trip

San Francisco Bay Ferry now provides mid-day service five days a week between South San Francisco and the SF Ferry Building.

Weekdays South SF to SF Ferry Building

In effect through June 29, 2018
Depart South SF Arrive Ferry Building
AM Weekdays
9:00 am 9:30 am

Weekdays SF Ferry Building to South SF

In effect through June 29, 2018
Depart Ferry Building Arrive South SF
PM Weekdays
3:30 pm 4:00 pm
 

Click here for a complete, printable version of the San Francisco/South SF schedule.

HOLIDAYS
Memorial Day, Monday, May 28 – No Service
Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4 – No Service
Labor Day, Monday, September 3 – No Service

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TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE
For additional schedule assistance and service assistance call (415) 705-8291, Monday-Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

SERVICE COMMENTS
Service suggestions are welcome. Please visit our contact page or write to: Manager of Transportation Services, Pier 9, Suite 111, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111.

One-Way Fares

Weekday service between South San Francisco and San Francisco effective beginning July 1, 2017. Learn more.

 

  One-way
Adult $8.30
Adult Clipper Card $7.60
Youth (5-18 years) $4.10
Seniors (65+ yrs), Disabled 1 $4.10
Children under 5 (when accompanied by an adult) FREE
School Groups2 $2.70
Short Hop3 $1.60
Short Hop Senior, Disabled 3 $0.80

1Seniors, persons with disabilities and Medicare cardholders may ride at a discount if they hold a Youth, Senior, or RTC Clipper Card, a Regional Transit Connection Discount Card, Medicare card, Department of Motor Vehicles Disabled Parking Placard Registration, or proof of age 65 or older. To request an RTC Discount Card application, visit the 511 website or call (415) 705-8291.
2 Price per teacher, student or chaperone. To qualify, school groups must call (415) 705-8214.
3 One-way between Oakland and Alameda.

Purchasing Tickets

  • Purchase tickets onboard the ferry at time of departure
  • We accept cash, checks, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and Commuter Check.
  • Tickets may only be used on the ferry route for which they were originally purchased.
  • Transferring to or from MUNI using your Clipper Card? Adult San Francisco Bay Ferry passengers using Clipper receive a $0.50 transfer discount when transferring between the ferry and MUNI. The discount is provided both to and from the ferry.
  • Not valid for AT&T Park service.
  • Fares subject to change.

 

The South San Francisco service accepts Clipper Cards.

Clipper Card

Tag On. Tag Off.

1. Tag on by touching your card to the reader at the terminal entry gates.
2. Tag off at the card reader at your destination. Tagging off ensures you are not overcharged for your fare.

Learn more on our Clipper FAQ page.

San Francisco Ferry Bldg terminal map

San Francisco Ferry Building Terminal Address: 1 Ferry Bldg San Francisco, CA 94105. Search nearby locations or get directions to San Francisco Ferry Building.

• The Alameda/Oakland and Harbor Bay ferries arrive and depart from the Gate E, located approximately one block from Pier ½ on the south end of the Ferry Building.

• The Vallejo ferry arrives and departs from Gate B located at the north end of the Ferry Building.

Parking in San Francisco: Parking is limited around the ferry terminal. Riders are encouraged to use public transportation when boarding the ferry at the SF Ferry Building.

Public Transit Options: Transit options near the San Francisco Ferry Building include BART and MUNI buses, trolleys and light rail. In addition, connecting Golden Gate Transit ferries to Marin County (Tiburon, Sausalito, Larkspur), and San Francisco Bay Ferries to Vallejo, Oakland and Alameda Main St arrive and depart from the Ferry Building. Click on the Transit tab for additional information.

South San Francisco terminal parking map

South San Francisco Terminal Address:  911 Marina Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080. Search nearby locations or get directions to the South San Francisco Terminal.

Parking in South San Francisco: Free parking for 35 cars  is available adjacent to the terminal. There is no overnight parking.

Bike Accommodations: There are 12 secure electronic bicycle lockers available using the BikeLink card system. Visit www.bikelink.org for more information. In addition there are bike racks that can accommodate up to 12 bikes.

South San Francisco / Oyster Point Shuttle Service; A Free Service to Oyster Point Area Employees
Shuttles transport employees to/from arriving and departing ferries and employer locations throughout the Oyster Point Business Park and the South San Francisco Caltrain station. Click on the Transit tab for shuttle schedules and service details.

Pier 41 terminal parking map

Pier 41 Terminal Address: Pier 41, San Francisco, CA 94133. Pier 41 is located immediately adjacent to the Pier 39 entertainment complex. Search nearby locations or get directions to the Pier 41 Terminal.

Parking at Pier 41: Parking is available at an hourly fee in the Pier 39 parking garage, located across the Embarcadero from Pier 41 and Pier 39.

Public Transit Options: Transit options near Pier 41 include MUNI buses, trolleys, light rail and cable car. In addition, connecting ferries to Tiburon & Sausalito, and San Francisco Bay Ferries to Vallejo, Oakland and Alameda Main St arrive and depart from the Pier 41 area.

Guaranteed Ride Home Programs

Ferry riders who experience a workday illness, family crisis or other unscheduled emergency may be eligible for a free ride home from work via taxi, rental car or other transit options provided by Guaranteed Ride Home programs offered by San Mateo and Alameda Counties to employees working in those counties. Learn when you can use it, how it works and how to enroll at these web sites:

Commute.org Guaranteed Ride Home Program
Alameda County Guaranteed Ride Home Program

Connections

The Penisula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance runs shuttles between the South San Francisco Ferry Terminal and the Utah-Grand and Oyster Point area office buildings during commute hours M-F.  These shuttles are open to the public and free.  Genentech also provides local shuttle services for Oyster Point employees.  Additional information below.

South San Francisco / Oyster Point Shuttle Service
A Free Service to Oyster Point Area Employees
(Shuttle not available for the Mid-Day South San Francisco/San Francisco Service)

Shuttles meet arriving ferries and transport employees to locations throughout the Oyster Point Business Park, Sierra Point in Brisbane and the South San Francisco Caltrain station. Download a PDF of a detailed schedule for shuttle routes.

For schedule and route information, please visit Commute.org or call (650) 588-1600.

Alliance Shuttle Route: Oyster Point - UPDATED: NOW SERVES CENTENNIAL TOWERS

Download Schedule (NEW SCHEDULE effective 5/4/15)


Oyster Point Shuttle Map


Alliance Shuttle Route: Utah-Grand

Download Schedule (NEW SCHEDULE effective 5/4/15)

Alliance shuttle Utah Grand map

Genentech, Gateway and Sierra Point Employee Shuttle

This shuttle will meet arriving ferries and transport employees to/from Genentech, Gateway and Sierra Point locations. Contact Genentech or your Transportation Coordinator for details.

Public Transit Connections at San Francisco Ferry Building

  1. Main @ Mission MUNI 82X: Presidio & Wharves Express
  2. Steuart near Market MUNI 2: Clement; 7: Haight; 9: San Bruno; 12:Folsom; 21:Hayes; 71:Haight/Noriega
  3. Mission near Steuart: MUNI 14:Mission; 14L; 14X
  4. Spear near Market or Mission: MUNI 31:Balboa
  5. Embarcadero to Fisherman's Wharf/Market Street MUNI F: Cable Car
  6. Market @ Main BART & MUNI Metro connections
  7. Embarcadero to AT&T Park and Caltrain; MUNI N:Judah

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