Discounted Group Travel
San Francisco Bay Ferry offers discounted fares to local school groups seeking to use the ferry for field trips or activities.
Eligibility
Who can apply
K-12 educational settings in the nine-county Bay Area, including homeschool groups and after-school organizations.
Requirements & Guidelines
- Advance registration & approval from a ticket sales representative is required prior to travel with a reduced group rate.
- A minimum of one adult chaperone per 10 students (18 yo or younger) is required.
- Adherence to the Passenger Code of Conduct is required at all times.
Prior to submitting your request, please review the Group Reservation Guidelines (PDF).
Applying for Discounted Group Travel
1) Submit Request
Submit a Discounted Group Travel request by filling out the form below.
2) Wait for Approval
Upon submitting your form, we will reach out to you to confirm details of your requested trip.
3) Receive Tickets
Upon approval, we will coordinate the details of your trip over the phone or via email. Once completed, we will send you tickets.
Discounted Group Travel Guidelines
Discounted Group Travel Availability:
The Discounted Group Travel fares are only available for trips during the following periods:
- Weekends (non gamedays).
- Days when Giants or Warriors are NOT playing.
- Weekdays for trips to Downtown S.F. after 10:00 AM
- Weekdays for trips from Downtown S.F. before 3:00pm & after 6:00pm
Blackout Periods:
Discounted Group Travel fares are not available during higher ridership periods. These fares are not valid during the following times:
- On Giants/Warriors gamedays.
- Federal holidays.
- On weekday trips to Downtown S.F. before 10:00 AM (rule strictly enforced due to capacity limitations in the morning).
- On weekday trips from Downtown S.F. between 3pm and 6pm.
School groups are still welcome to travel during the above blackout periods, however regular fares will apply for all individuals in the group during these times. Also, ferry service is first-come, first-served and we cannot guarantee your entire group will travel together if the ferry departure is very busy. Crews will stop boarding once the vessel reaches capacity.
Discounted Group Travel Fares
Fares shown below are one-way, per person rates and only apply upon approval. These rates cover all travelers in the approved group which (including students & chaperones)
| Riding Between: | Fares (per-person) |
|---|---|
| Vallejo & Downtown S.F. | $3.90 |
| Richmond & Downtown S.F. | $2.00 |
| Oakland, Main Street Alameda & Downtown S.F. | $2.00 |
| Oakland, Main Street & South San Francisco | $3.10 |
| Alameda Seaplane Lagoon & Downtown S.F. | $2.00 |
| Harbor Bay & Downtown S.F. | $2.00 |
The above fares are valid in both directions. To view our regular one-way fares, visit our Fares & Tickets Page.