How to get from San Francisco to Alameda by ferry and light rail?

From San Francisco to Alameda by ferry and light rail

To get from San Francisco to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the N light rail from King St & 4th St station to The Embarcadero & Folsom St 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 44 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The ferry and light rail schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated ferry and light rail schedule to Alameda on the Moovit app.

44min$2.25
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - N
Ferry - OAKLAND & ALAMEDAOAKLAND & ALAMEDA
Walk to Alameda
Leaves from King St & 4th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    King St & 4th St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - N
    Wait for light rail
    N
    Ocean Beach
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    The Embarcadero & Folsom St
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    San Francisco Ferry Building
    ID 7201
    590 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

From San Francisco to Alameda by bus and ferry

To get from San Francisco to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the TC bus from Berry Street at Mission Creek station to Mission @ Spear (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 1 min. The ride fare is $1.00. The ferry and light rail schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated ferry and light rail schedule to Alameda on the Moovit app.

61min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - TCTC
Ferry - OAKLAND & ALAMEDAOAKLAND & ALAMEDA
Walk to Alameda
Leaves from Berry Street at Mission Creek

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Berry Street at Mission Creek
    ID 2335532
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - TCTC
    Wait for bus
    TC
    Owens Street and Gene Friend Way
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission @ Spear (Embarcadero)
    ID 2561415
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    San Francisco Ferry Building
    ID 7201
    490 yd • 6 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 to Alameda

The distance between San Francisco, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and Alameda, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 7.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco to Alameda by ferry and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco - San Jose, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Ferry And Light Rail schedule from San Francisco to Alameda

To check the ferry and light rail schedule from San Francisco to Alameda using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Francisco) and destination (Alameda), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available ferry and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each ferry and light rail, 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 ferry and light rail schedules.

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From San Francisco to Alameda by bus and ferry

To get from San Francisco to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the TC bus from Berry Street at Mission Creek station to Mission @ Spear (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 1 min. The ride fare is $1.00. The ferry and light rail schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated ferry and light rail schedule to Alameda on the Moovit app.

61min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - TCTC
Ferry - OAKLAND & ALAMEDAOAKLAND & ALAMEDA
Walk to Alameda
Leaves from Berry Street at Mission Creek

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Berry Street at Mission Creek
    ID 2335532
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - TCTC
    Wait for bus
    TC
    Owens Street and Gene Friend Way
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mission @ Spear (Embarcadero)
    ID 2561415
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    San Francisco Ferry Building
    ID 7201
    490 yd • 6 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 to Alameda?

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Light Rail line N, Ferry line OAKLAND & ALAMEDA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Francisco to Alameda?

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line TC, Ferry line OAKLAND & ALAMEDA.

  • Is there a direct light rail between San Francisco and Alameda?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from San Francisco to Alameda?

    The N light rail line goes from King St & 4th St station near San Francisco in Soma to Ocean Beach station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till Ocean Beach station near Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to Alameda by light rail and ferry?

    The total travel time between San Francisco in Soma and Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by light rail and ferry is about 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near San Francisco to get to Alameda?

    Get on the N light rail from the King St & 4th St station near San Francisco in Soma.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between San Francisco and Alameda?

    Get off the light rail at the Ocean Beach station, which is closest to Alameda in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How much is the light rail fare from San Francisco to Alameda?

    The ride from San Francisco to Alameda costs $2.25.

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