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“This was a great tour and the bus was very nice. Tour guide was very knowledgeable. Would definitely use this company again.”
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 organised, clear directions/instructions, brilliant trip/tour of the Alcatraz island”
Ride the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito on guided bikes, then explore at your pace with full-day rental and stunning Bay views.
“Excellent views from start to finish, cycling the couple of hills added to the challenge and seeing a hump back whale as we cycled over the bridge was a bonus ….. Alex gave us the great history at all the best photo stops…. Ending with a fab lunch stop in Sausalito Excellent trip”
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.
“Everything went great. Our driver was pleasant, we made some great photo stops along the way. He warned us about not having cell service in Muir Woods and the surrounding area. I do wish we had more time at MW, but if er why it has to be somewhat short when it’s a half-day trip.…”
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.
“Had a really good time in San Francisco and the hop on hop of bus was the way to go as I was traveling by myself. Managed to achieve everything and enjoyed all the different things available with the ticket. Alcatraz was amazing and well worth visiting. San Francisco was beautiful and would go back…”
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.
“Lisa was upbeat, knowledgeable, and nice. Gave us just the right amount of history with lots of yummy food. We loved the food tour. Alcatraz was awesome as well! A must see while in San Francisco.”
Alcatraz ferry and official audio tour from Pier 33, including Cellhouse audio and a night option for darker views.
“Many sections were closed off and the audio tour was somewhat underwhelming. There was pretty scenery along the way but not something I would do again.”
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.
“What a great day!! We met our tour guide, Paul, in front of the Ferry Building and he already had our first little snack waiting for us. Paul shared some of the history of the ferry building and San Francisco. We met the farmers and chefs at several booths and heard their remarkable experiences. We…”
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.
