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Alameda to San Rafael ferries

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Trip Overview

The average ferry between Alameda and San Rafael takes 2h 3m and the fastest ferry takes 1h. The ferry service runs several times per day from Alameda to San Rafael. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 3m
Duration
19 mi
Distance
$22
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Ferry

best
  1. Take the ferry from Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal to San Francisco Ferry Building Gate Fferry ferry Sea
  2. Take the ferry from San Francisco-Gate C to Larkspurferry ferry Lssf
1h 44m
$20–23

Alameda to San Rafael ferry times

Ferries run every 4 hours between Alameda and San Rafael. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alameda is at 8:25 PM which arrives into San Rafael at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at San Francisco Ferry Building Gate F and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    San Fransisco Bay FerryGolden Gate Ferry1h 20m • 1 change

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    San Fransisco Bay FerryGolden Gate Ferry1h 30m • 1 change

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    San Fransisco Bay FerryGolden Gate Ferry1h 25m • 1 change

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    San Fransisco Bay FerryGolden Gate Ferry1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    San Fransisco Bay FerryGolden Gate Ferry1h 15m • 1 change

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    San Fransisco Bay FerryGolden Gate Ferry1h 5m • 1 change

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    San Fransisco Bay FerryGolden Gate Ferry1h 15m • 1 change

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    San Fransisco Bay FerryGolden Gate Ferry1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    San Fransisco Bay FerryGolden Gate Ferry1h 15m • 1 change

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    San Fransisco Bay FerryGolden Gate Ferry1h 5m • 1 change

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    San Fransisco Bay FerryGolden Gate Ferry1h 15m • 1 change

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    San Fransisco Bay FerryGolden Gate Ferry1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    San Fransisco Bay FerryGolden Gate Ferry1h 15m • 1 change

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    San Fransisco Bay FerryGolden Gate Ferry1h 5m • 1 change

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    San Fransisco Bay FerryGolden Gate Ferry1h 15m • 1 change

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    San Fransisco Bay FerryGolden Gate Ferry1h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Alameda to San Rafael? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Alameda to San Rafael.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 18.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

You can take a ferry from Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal to Larkspur via San Francisco Ferry Building Gate F and San Francisco-Gate C in around 1h 44m.

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