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Vallejo ↔ San Francisco
Timing, tickets, parking, bikes, and the details that matter before you board.
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Questions riders ask before this trip
Vallejo is the hour-long ferry that can replace a serious piece of driving, not just hop across the bay. That makes the ride a pleasure and a missed departure expensive. Sort parking, the return schedule, and any Mare Island stop before you board.
How early should I arrive for the Vallejo ferry?
Be there at least five minutes early. Ten to 15 is safer if you're parking or using a mobile ticket. Service boards first come, first served, and missing an hour-long run can reshape the day.
Source: San Francisco Bay Ferry rider FAQ ↗How do I pay for the Vallejo–San Francisco ferry?
Pay with Clipper, an eligible paper ticket, or the San Francisco Bay Ferry mobile option. Every rider needs a valid fare ready before boarding. Check the route page for today's price because this longer crossing has its own fare.
Source: Official Vallejo route schedule and fares ↗Where should I park for the Vallejo ferry?
Park in the paid Waterfront facilities across from the terminal. Overnight and multi-day stays are allowed if you pay for the full visit, and enforcement runs daily. Check the current rate and cover every day the car will sit there.
Source: City of Vallejo waterfront parking ↗Can I bring a bicycle or e-bike on the Vallejo ferry?
Yes, while onboard storage lasts. Bikes and scooters go first come, first served. Secure yours where the crew asks, and read the current battery policy before bringing an e-bike.
Source: San Francisco Bay Ferry rider FAQ ↗How long does the Vallejo ferry take?
Allow about 60 minutes between Vallejo and downtown San Francisco. A trip serving Mare Island adds its own short segment. Use your exact sailing when timing a meeting or connection, not the clean route average.
Source: Official Vallejo route schedule ↗Does every Vallejo ferry also stop at Mare Island?
No. Only selected trips serve Mare Island, and that segment is published at about 15 minutes. Read the row for your exact sailing. The Vallejo route name alone doesn't tell you whether the boat calls there.
Source: Official Vallejo route schedule ↗