How to get from San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison by BART and ferry?

From San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison by BART and ferry

To get from San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison in San Francisco - San Jose, CA, take the RED BART from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station to Embarcadero station. Next, take the LSSF ferry from San Francisco-Gate C station to Larkspur station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The BART and ferry schedule from San Francisco may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and ferry schedule to San Quentin State Prison on the Moovit app.

90min
Walk to BART stationBART - RED
BART - RED
Ferry - LSSFLSSF
Walk to San Quentin State Prison
Leaves from Civic Center/ UN Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to BART station
    Walk to BART station
    Civic Center/ UN Plaza
    20 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
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    San Francisco-Gate C
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Ferry - LSSFLSSF
    Wait for ferry
    LSSF
    Larkspur
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Larkspur
    ID 43004
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to San Quentin State Prison
    Walk to
    San Quentin State Prison
    San Quentin Terrace
    1.81 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison

The distance between San Francisco, San Francisco - San Jose, CA and San Quentin State Prison, San Francisco - San Jose, CA is approximately 16.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison 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 to San Quentin State Prison

To check the BART and ferry schedule from San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Francisco) and destination (San Quentin State Prison), 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using BART line RED, Ferry line LSSF.

  • Is there a direct BART between San Francisco and San Quentin State Prison in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take one BART line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which BART line goes from San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    The RED BART line goes from Civic Center/ UN Plaza station near San Francisco to Embarcadero station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till Embarcadero station near San Quentin State Prison in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to San Quentin State Prison in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by BART and ferry?

    The total travel time between San Francisco and San Quentin State Prison in San Francisco - San Jose, CA by BART and ferry is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near San Francisco to get to San Quentin State Prison in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

    Get on the RED BART from the Civic Center/ UN Plaza station near San Francisco in San Francisco - San Jose, CA.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between San Francisco and San Quentin State Prison in San Francisco - San Jose, CA?

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

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