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San Rafael to Oakland ferries

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Trip Overview

The average ferry between San Rafael and Oakland takes 1h 38m and the fastest ferry takes 1h 5m. The ferry service runs several times per day from San Rafael to Oakland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 38m
Duration
20 mi
Distance
$15
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Ferry

best
  1. Take the ferry from Larkspur to San Francisco-Gate Cferry ferry Lssf
  2. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate G to Oakland Ferry Terminalferry ferry Oa
2h
$13–23

San Rafael to Oakland ferry times

Ferries run every 2 hours between San Rafael and Oakland. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Rafael is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Oakland at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at San Francisco-Gate C and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from San Rafael to Oakland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 19.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

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

You can take a ferry from Larkspur to Oakland Ferry Terminal via San Francisco-Gate C and San Francisco Ferry Building Gate G in around 2h.

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Ferry trips from San Rafael

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