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Set sail with ease. Our ferry service connects you to key destinations, offering a reliable and scenic alternative to your daily commute or weekend adventure. Start your journey with SF Bay Ferry today and experience the Bay like never before.
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Popular Routes
OA<br>Oakland & Alameda
OAS<br>Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle
VJO<br>Vallejo
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SEAUnpin Route<br>Alameda Seaplane<br>View Schedule<br>ASHUnpin Route<br>Alameda Short Hop<br>View Schedule<br>CCUnpin Route<br>Chase Center Special Event<br>View Schedule<br>HBUnpin Route<br>Harbor Bay<br>View Schedule<br>OAUnpin Route<br>Oakland & Alameda<br>View Schedule<br>OASUnpin Route<br>Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle<br>View Schedule<br>OPUnpin Route<br>Oracle Park Special Event<br>View Schedule<br>RCHUnpin Route<br>Richmond<br>View Schedule<br>SSFUnpin Route<br>South San Francisco<br>View Schedule<br>VJOUnpin Route<br>Vallejo<br>View Schedule
trip planner
Our ferry route planner helps you find the most efficient paths across the San Francisco Bay. Enter your starting point, destination.<br>FromEnter address or choose a terminal from the list below<br>Downtown San Francisco<br>Alameda Seaplane<br>Pier 48 (Mission bay)<br>Harbor Bay<br>Mare Island<br>Main Street Alameda<br>Oakland<br>Oracle Park<br>South San Francisco<br>Richmond<br>Vallejo
ToEnter address or choose a terminal from the list below<br>Downtown San Francisco<br>Alameda Seaplane<br>Pier 48 (Mission bay)<br>Harbor Bay<br>Mare Island<br>Main Street Alameda<br>Oakland<br>Oracle Park<br>South San Francisco<br>Richmond<br>Vallejo
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How to pay fares
You can pay with your Clipper Card, SF Bay Ferry app, or with cash or credit card on board.
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Emergency Management
Ensuring passenger safety with robust emergency protocols.
Our emergency management protocols include comprehensive planning, regular drills, and coordination with local authorities. These measures ensure that ferry services remain reliable and efficient even in crisis situations, ensuring the well-being of our passengers and the community.
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Next Board Meeting
Our Board of Directors provides strategic governance to ensure the success and sustainability of San Francisco Bay Ferry services. The board is dedicated to enhancing regional transit and serving the public interest.
2026 Meeting Dates<br>These dates for meetings scheduled in 2026 and are subject to change at the direction of the Board Chair.
June 11, 2026
2025 Meeting Dates
These dates for meetings scheduled in 2025 are subject to change at the direction of the Board Chair
Feb 13, 2025 (1:00 PM)
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THE LATEST
Stay up-to-date with the latest news, updates, and promotions around our terminals.<br>Here’s what’s happening:
Fare Change Coming July 1, 2026
Fares are increasing for all SF Bay Ferry routes effective July 1, 2026. SF Bay Ferry will continue to offer its 50% discounts for youth, senior, disabled or Clipper START passengers on regular service. Current fares will remain in effect through June 30, 2026.
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Enjoy Trivia Night Onboard the Ferry
Show off your trivia knowledge onboard the Richmond and Vallejo ferry routes on Friday, May 22nd! Enjoy views, clues, and exclusive giveaways for those who play. Winning teams from each round will receive an exclusive ferry prize pack.
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Catch Tides and Tunes this Summer
Enjoy free live entertainment onboard the Richmond ferry route! Tides and Tunes performances will occur every final Friday of the month from May through October 2026. Groove to performances across multiple genres, including R&B, jazz, and classical music.
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Free Ferry Shuttles during Vallejo's Pista Sa Nayon
On Saturday, June 6, free ferry shuttle service between Vallejo and Mare Island will be provided for Pista Sa Nayon attendees. Join a celebration of Filipino heritage, community, and unity. Service between Downtown San Francisco and Vallejo is subject to normal ticket fares. All service is first come, first served.
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San Francisco Bay Ferry Beats April Ridership Record
SF Bay Ferry beat its all-time April ridership record, registering better than 100% recovery for the fifth consecutive month. The agency carried 285,886 passengers in April. The...