Transportation & Tours

Golden Gate Ferry to Sausalito

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Embarcadero

About this spot

A scheduled Golden Gate Ferry ride between the San Francisco Ferry Building and downtown Sausalito. The crossing can anchor a simple car-free waterfront half day.

What to expect

🚼Stroller Friendly

Planning notes

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Choose both the outbound and return sailings before leaving. The current published trip is about 30 minutes, but weekend and holiday departure times are limited. Arrive with time to board, bring layers for the deck, and keep the Sausalito plan flexible enough to make the boat home.

Service runs between the San Francisco Ferry Building and downtown Sausalito

Current scheduled crossings are about 30 minutes

Weekend, holiday, and weekday schedules differ

Gates close one minute before departure

Each passenger needs an accepted ticket or payment method

Check service alerts and the return sailing on the morning of the trip

Updated Sep 2026

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Hours

Daily service except New Year's, Thanksgiving, and Christmas; departure times vary

Neighborhood

Embarcadero

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