Oakland & Alameda Ferry Schedule

Operator: San Francisco Bay Ferry Duration: 45m3 terminals 154 daily sailings

The Oakland & Alameda ferry connects Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal and San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E via 1 intermediate stop(s). A crossing takes about 45m. There are 154 scheduled sailing(s) per day, operated by San Francisco Bay Ferry. Full departure and arrival times, fares, and a route map with live vessel positions are below. Schedule data comes from the operator’s official GTFS feed — always confirm with the operator before travelling.

Route Map

Terminal locations, ferry route, and live vessel position. Positions are schedule-based estimates updated every 30 seconds, not GPS.

Ferry Timetable

#DepartsArrivesStops
1 05:55 06:20 2
2 05:55 06:20 2
3 06:25 06:45 2
4 06:25 06:45 2
5 06:30 06:55 2
6 06:30 06:55 2
7 07:05 07:30 2
8 07:05 07:30 2
9 07:30 07:55 2
10 07:30 07:55 2
11 07:35 08:00 2
12 07:35 08:00 2
13 08:00 08:25 2
14 08:00 08:25 2
15 08:10 08:35 2
16 08:10 08:35 2
17 08:30 09:15 3
18 08:30 09:15 3
19 08:35 09:00 2
20 08:35 09:00 2
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All times in local time (America/Los_Angeles). Schedules may vary by day of week and season.

Terminal Facilities

Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal
🅿️ Parking🚻 Restrooms💺 Waiting Area🍔 Food & Drink♿ Accessible
Oakland Ferry Terminal
🅿️ Parking🚻 Restrooms💺 Waiting Area🍔 Food & Drink♿ Accessible
San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E
🅿️ Parking🚻 Restrooms💺 Waiting Area🍔 Food & Drink♿ Accessible

Terminals & Stops

Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal 37.7908, -122.2940
Oakland Ferry Terminal 37.7951, -122.2798
San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E 37.7951, -122.3916

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Oakland & Alameda ferry schedule?

The Oakland & Alameda ferry connects Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal and San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E via 1 intermediate stop(s). A crossing takes about 45m. There are 154 scheduled sailing(s) per day, operated by San Francisco Bay Ferry. Full departure and arrival times, fares, and a route map with live vessel positions are below. Schedule data comes from the operator’s official GTFS feed — always confirm with the operator before travelling.

How long does the Oakland & Alameda ferry take?

A crossing takes approximately 45m, though this can vary by sailing and conditions.

How many terminals does the Oakland & Alameda route have?

The route serves 3 terminal(s), from Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E.

Who operates the Oakland & Alameda ferry?

The route is operated by San Francisco Bay Ferry. Schedule data is sourced from the operator’s official GTFS feed.

Are the live vessel positions real GPS?

No. Positions shown on the map are schedule-based estimates interpolated from the published timetable, not real-time GPS. Always confirm live status with the operator.

About the Oakland & Alameda Ferry

The Oakland & Alameda ferry route is operated by San Francisco Bay Ferry and connects Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal with San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E. The crossing takes approximately 45m. This page provides the complete ferry schedule and timetable for the Oakland & Alameda route, including 3 terminals and 154 daily sailings.

Schedule data is sourced from the official GTFS feed published by San Francisco Bay Ferry. Live vessel positions shown on the map are schedule-based estimates interpolated along the route, not GPS. Schedules may change seasonally or due to weather conditions — always confirm with the operator before traveling.