Downtown San Francisco Ferry Terminal
Embarcadero at Mission Street, San Francisco
Routes Served
- Vallejo Route: daily service to and from Vallejo and Mare Island
- Oakland & Alameda Route: daily service to and from Oakland and Main Street Alameda
- Richmond Route: daily service to and from Richmond
- Alameda Seaplane Route: weekday commute service to and from Alameda Point's Seaplane Lagoon
- Harbor Bay Route: weekday service to and from Harbor Bay
- Pier 41 Short Hop: weekend connector service to Pier 41/Fisherman's Wharf
- Seasonal - Ballpark Short Hop: Gameday trips to/from Oracle Park.
Gate Assignments
San Francisco Bay Ferry currently operate out the three gates south of the Ferry Building.
Here's the weekday queuing map for the Downtown S.F. Ferry Terminal.
Here are the current weekday gate assignments:
- Gate E1: Vallejo
- Gate E2: Richmond
- Gate F1: Alameda Seaplane
- Gate F2: Harbor Bay
- Gate G1: Oakland & Alameda
Here are the current weekend gate assignments:
- Gate E1: Vallejo & Ballpark Short Hop
- Gate F2: Richmond & Pier 41 Short Hop
- Gate G1: Oakland & Alameda
Terminal Access
Bicycles
Bike Racks: Various racks in broader Ferry Building area.
Bike Lockers: Not available in terminal area.
Bikes on Ferries: Bike are welcome onboard ferries on a space-available basis.
Bike Share: Offered in several locations around the terminal via Bay Wheels.
Connecting Transit
The terminal is a short walk from the Embarcadero Station, which offers connections to BART and Muni Metro.
Muni's F Market & Wharves line stops at the Ferry Building, which is adjacent to the terminal.
Golden Gate Ferry offers service to Angel Island and Marin County from Gate B at the terminal (north side of Ferry Building).
The Salesforce Transit Center is a half-mile walk from the terminal. This is a major regional bus hub.
Several employers offer private shuttles to transport commuters from the Ferry Terminal to their campuses. Contact your employer to find out if there's a shuttle available.
Parking
Limited paid parking is available near the terminal.
Restrooms
Restrooms are available inside the Ferry Building adjacent to the terminal as well as onboard ferries.
Connecting Ferry Terminals:
- Alameda Seaplane Ferry Terminal
- Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal
- Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal
- Mare Island Ferry Terminal
- Oakland Ferry Terminal
- Oracle Park Ferry Terminal
- Richmond Ferry Terminal
- Vallejo Ferry Terminal
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
See our Rider Guide page or call (877) 643-3779.
SERVICE COMMENTS and QUESTIONS
Service suggestions are welcome. Please visit our contact page.