It’s been said that things will never be the same. And why should they be? This is your chance to start fresh. San Francisco Bay Ferry (SFBF) is the cool, calm and comfortable way to cross the bay. And while you’ve been staying home, they’ve been working to make it better than ever, with flexible […]
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Temporary Lower Fares and Enhanced Schedules for San Francisco Bay Ferry Coming in July
The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) Board of Directors adopted a proposal on April 1 that includes temporary lower fares and an enhanced schedule for its San Francisco Bay Ferry service. Changes will begin to take effect in July 2021. WETA’s Pandemic Recovery Program is designed to incentivize the return of […]
Dollar Days on San Francisco Bay
Ferry rides across the Bay are about to get a lot cheaper. For the month of November, San Francisco Bay Ferry (SFBF) passenger fares will be reduced to one dollar when purchased through Hopthru, a transit pass application. The goal is to encourage more people to take advantage of ferry transit and make the ferries […]
Expanded Downtown San Francisco Ferry Terminal Opens to the Public
The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), joined by Mayor London Breed, State Senator Scott Wiener, Assemblymember David Chiu, and the Port of San Francisco (Port) today announced the completion and opening of the Downtown San Francisco Ferry Terminal Expansion Project. The expansion triples WETA’s San Francisco Bay Ferry capacity in the […]
WETA Executive Director Nina Rannells Announces Retirement from Agency
Nina Rannells, the executive director of the San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), announced her retirement yesterday from WETA after 12 years leading the agency and more than 30 years in Bay Area public transportation. “Nina’s vision for what ferry service could be in the Bay Area has never wavered, and her […]
Golden Gate Ferry Announces Larkspur Ferry Weekday Schedule Adjustments
Effective immediately, Golden Gate Ferry has made additional Larkspur weekday schedule changes to better match service to current ridership levels, save fuel costs and reduce emissions, and help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. See complete Golden Gate Ferry timetables below, in effect until further notice: LARKSPUR – SAN FRANCISCO (effective May 12, 2020) Weekday […]
Masks Now Required on Bay Area Ferries
New public health department orders in local counties require masks or face coverings to be worn in public spaces beginning Wednesday, April 22. Public transit is included in these orders and all passengers will be required to wear masks or face coverings while boarding and on board the ferry vessels until further notice. Passengers […]
Ferry Queue for Alameda/Oakland Riders Back to Normal on March 9
On Monday, March 9, the pedestrian bridge approaching Gate G at the Downtown San Francisco Ferry Terminal will be re-opened and the queue for passengers departing to Alameda and Oakland will change. Above is a queuing map for the Downtown S.F. Terminal in effect on March 9. Note that the Alameda/Oakland queue will return to […]
Ferry Gate and Queue Changes in Downtown S.F. Coming Tuesday, Feb. 18
Beginning on Tuesday, February 18, Richmond ferry arrivals and departures will be reassigned to Gate E at the Downtown San Francisco Ferry Terminal. Also, there will be access and queuing changes for Alameda/Oakland and Harbor Bay passengers in Downtown San Francisco. Above is a map with all of the queuing and gate changes that will […]