How to get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda by BART and ferry?

From San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda by BART and ferry

To get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the YELLOW BART from San Francisco International Airport station to Embarcadero station. Next, take the OAKLAND & ALAMEDA ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building station to Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $12.80. The BART and ferry schedule from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and ferry schedule to Alameda on the Moovit app.

66min$12.80
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Ferry - OAKLAND & ALAMEDAOAKLAND & ALAMEDA
Walk to Alameda
Leaves from San Francisco International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)
    North Link Road
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    SFO / SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Embarcadero
    ID 901169
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    San Francisco Ferry Building
    ID 7201
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Ferry - OAKLAND & ALAMEDAOAKLAND & ALAMEDA
    Wait for ferry
    OAKLAND & ALAMEDA
    Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal
    ID 7208
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alameda
    Walk to
    Alameda
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda by BART and ferry via RED and OAKLAND & ALAMEDA

To get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the RED BART from San Francisco International Airport station to Embarcadero station. Next, take the OAKLAND & ALAMEDA ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building station to Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $12.80. The BART and ferry schedule from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and ferry schedule to Alameda on the Moovit app.

82min$12.80
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Ferry - OAKLAND & ALAMEDAOAKLAND & ALAMEDA
Walk to Alameda
Leaves from San Francisco International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    San Francisco International Airport
    ID 907109
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Embarcadero
    ID 901169
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    San Francisco Ferry Building
    ID 7201
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Ferry - OAKLAND & ALAMEDAOAKLAND & ALAMEDA
    Wait for ferry
    OAKLAND & ALAMEDA
    Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal
    ID 7208
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alameda
    Walk to
    Alameda
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda

The distance between San Francisco International Airport (Sfo), San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 21.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda by BART and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART And Ferry schedule from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda

To check the BART and ferry schedule from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Francisco International Airport (Sfo)) and destination (Alameda), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available BART and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each BART and ferry, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest BART and ferry schedules.

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Alternative route from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda by BART and ferry via RED and OAKLAND & ALAMEDA

To get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the RED BART from San Francisco International Airport station to Embarcadero station. Next, take the OAKLAND & ALAMEDA ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building station to Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $12.80. The BART and ferry schedule from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and ferry schedule to Alameda on the Moovit app.

82min$12.80
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Ferry - OAKLAND & ALAMEDAOAKLAND & ALAMEDA
Walk to Alameda
Leaves from San Francisco International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    San Francisco International Airport
    ID 907109
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Embarcadero
    ID 901169
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    San Francisco Ferry Building
    ID 7201
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Ferry - OAKLAND & ALAMEDAOAKLAND & ALAMEDA
    Wait for ferry
    OAKLAND & ALAMEDA
    Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal
    ID 7208
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alameda
    Walk to
    Alameda
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using BART line YELLOW, Ferry line OAKLAND & ALAMEDA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using BART line RED, Ferry line OAKLAND & ALAMEDA.

  • Is there a direct BART between San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) and Alameda?

    No, you’ll have to take one BART line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which BART line goes from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda?

    The YELLOW BART line goes from SFO / SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point station near San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo to Embarcadero station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till Embarcadero station near Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda by BART and ferry?

    The total travel time between San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo and Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by BART and ferry is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to get to Alameda?

    Get on the YELLOW BART from the SFO / SF / Pittsburg/Bay Point station near San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) in Sfo.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) and Alameda?

    Get off the BART at the Embarcadero station, which is closest to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the BART fare from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda?

    The ride from San Francisco International Airport (Sfo) to Alameda costs $12.80.

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