South San Francisco Ferry Route

The South San Francisco ferry route resumed on November 8, 2021. See our press release.

Our South San Francisco ferry route is a perfect commute option for East Bay residents who work in South San Francisco, particularly in the Oyster Point area where our ferry terminal is located. We offer three trips to South S.F. from Oakland and Main St. Alameda on weekday mornings with three options to come back in the afternoon or evening. For the first time San Francisco Bay Ferry now also offers a single reverse trip in each direction. We have also dropped fares through June 2021 to make the ferry a competitive travel option.

Bring your bicycle on board the ferry and enjoy the best way to cross the Bay. See you on November 8!

Schedules

Schedule effective November 8, 2021

Download a printable PDF schedule

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WEEKDAYS (MONDAY-FRIDAY) WESTBOUND: EAST BAY TO SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO

Depart Main Street Alameda	Depart Oakland	Arrive South San Francisco
6:05 AM	6:20 AM	7:00 AM
7:05 AM	7:20 AM	8:00 AM
8:00 AM	8:20 AM	9:00 AM
4:25 PM^	4:10 PM^	5:05 PM

WEEKDAYS (MONDAY-FRIDAY) EASTBOUND: SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO TO EAST BAY

Depart South San Francisco	Arrive Oakland	Arrive Main Street Alameda
7:10 AM	8:10 AM^	7:50 AM^
3:20 PM	4:00 PM	4:20 PM
4:20 PM	5:00 PM	5:20 PM
5:20 PM	6:00 PM	6:20 PM

^ Check the listed departure and arrival times carefully as the route order does to conform to other departures on this route.

Fares

Effective July 1, 2021 | Fares are for one-way passage

* 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.

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. For any parking or parking validation issues or comments, please contact Douglas Parking at 1(800) 877-9984 or email info@douglasparking.com.

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. For any parking issues or comments, please contact The City of Alameda Parking Enforcement at (510) 747-7400. 

South San Francisco Ferry Terminal

The South San Francisco Terminal is located at 911 Marina Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080. Search nearby locations or get directions to the South San Francisco Terminal.

Parking: Free parking for 35 cars  is available adjacent to the terminal. There is no overnight parking. For parking issues or comments, please contact the City of South San Francisco Parking at (888) 442-4088 or email: CityInfo@ssf.net. 

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.

Shuttles and Transit: Commute.org 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. Visit Commute.org for up-to-date shuttle information including schedules and maps.

Genentech also provides local shuttle services for Oyster Point employees. Contact your employer's transportation coordinator for more information.

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.