FERRY ROUTES
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The 15 most popular san francisco bay ferries, from quick island hops to full open-water crossings. Each one with sailing times, fares and who runs the boat, so you can pick the right deck and book it.
Half-day trip from San Francisco to Muir Woods and Sausalito, with Golden Gate photo stop and optional ferry return.
Most Popular“Overall, the tour was good; however, there is room for improvement. 1. The driver was knowledgeable, but his accent was sometimes difficult to understand. 2. If possible, the length of stay at Muir National Park could be increased.”
Alcatraz from Pier 33: skip the ticket line, take the ferry, then explore with a self-guided app tour featuring Al Capone and Kelly.
“Well organized. We arrived early & was able to get to n the earlier ferry. The audio was guide was also easy to follow.”
Ride the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito on guided bikes, then explore at your pace with full-day rental and stunning Bay views.
“Amazing experience from start to finish. Ryan - our guide - was great: chilled, informative and fun. We loved our ride and how Ryan stopped at various points to check in and tell us interesting facts about where we were. He was so helpful in planning our onward trip to Tiburon after our trip finished…”
Alcatraz from Pier 33 with round-trip ferry tickets and an audio companion tour plus Cellhouse audio, plus an optional nighttime visit.
Ride across the Golden Gate to Muir Woods, then enjoy Sausalito and a ferry option back to San Francisco in a half-day tour.
Guided Muir Woods walk with entry ticket, then Sausalito waterfront time. Optional bike ride or ferry back to San Francisco.
“We had a great time on the Muir Woods and Sausalito tour. The timing was perfect for our day and it was a nice way to see some sights outside of the main city of San Francisco. A huge appeal was the transportation aspect so we didn’t have to worry about renting a car. The…”
Rent an electric bike in San Francisco with a map and optional ferry back from Sausalito. Hit the Golden Gate and Wharf your way.
2 days of hop-on hop-off buses plus Alcatraz ferry and audio, including a night tour and Golden Gate views.
“Everything went smoothly. We enjoyed our week in San Francisco. Shuttles, hotel booking, and flights were on time and available. It was great!”
Rent a bike for a full day and cruise the car-free waterfront to the Golden Gate, then ferry back from Sausalito or Tiburon.
Ferry Building bites plus Alcatraz by ferry. Small-group food tour, included tastings, and an audio-guided prison visit.
“Our host was very knowledgeable, the food was great and we had a very enjoyable time! We got to learn lots of history of the Ferry Building and learned a lot about the vendors and the local sourcing there.”
Alcatraz ferry and official audio tour from Pier 33, including Cellhouse audio and a night option for darker views.
“I got 4 tickets and 2 of the tickets didn’t work and O had to buy new ones a d go with another ferry”
Ferry views, giant redwoods at Muir Woods, and a Sausalito lunch stop with Golden Gate Bridge sights in about 5 hours.
Small-group tastings at San Francisco’s Ferry Building and Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, with local bites and waterfront history.
“Definitely go on a Saturday when the market is in full swing, it was pretty amazing! Food stops were great, make sure to ask about spice level of food before you bite in lol. Great location for a food tour!”
Self-guided e-bike rental in San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, staff route tips, maps, and a free late-night return.
Small-group San Francisco highlights plus an included Alcatraz ferry. Warm blankets, open-van views, and flexible sightseeing with Eric.
Pick a coastline and find the ferry that gets you across it.
