Tiburon Ferry: Schedule and Tips About Riding this Popular SF Ferry

Get tips for booking and riding the Tiburon Ferry, another one of the popular San Francisco ferries. Tiburon is a great day or afternoon trip from the city. 

If you have plenty of time, I’d recommend taking a cruise over to Tiburon for a few hours. You can do a little shopping and grab some lunch along the water. On a beautiful San Francisco day, this is a very popular destination as they have a few large restaurants along the water for lunch.

There are several San Francisco ferries a day to and from this gorgeous waterfront town. All of the ferries for this destination are managed by Golden Gate Transit.

From the Ferry Building

The standard Tiburon Ferry only picks up at the Ferry Building.

 It costs $14 for ages 19 to 64. Youths ages 5 - 19, Seniors over the age of 65, and disabled people cost $7. Ages 4 and under are free.

You can either pick up your tickets when you arrive for book them in advance online. You can also use your Clipper Card for this transit.

Detailed Schedule for Weekdays

This Tiburon Ferry ride takes about 30 minutes one way. 

This schedule is valid starting 4/4/2022.

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Detailed Schedule for the Weekends

Here is the detailed schedule effective April 3, 2022.

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Tips for Taking the Tiburon Ferry

I’d highly recommend that you arrive for the cruise at least 15 minutes before departure. The departure time listed is the time it pushes back from the dock. If you happen to arrive right on time, you will probably miss it as they close the doors a few minutes before departure.

I’d also recommend that you bring along a jacket or some warm layers (find more tips for dressing for the cool SF weather). It is a chilly ride along the bay, especially in the winter and spring months, so you’ll need a few additional pieces of clothing to stay warm.

Not only will you have a good time in Tiburon, but you'll also enjoy the Tiburon ferry ride. Along the way, cruise past both Alcatraz Island and Angel Island. 

You will also ride past Belvedere Island, the home of some of the most expensive properties in the US. On the way back, you’ll get breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline.

Terminal in Tiburon

Here is a map of both the Tiburon terminal and downtown. The boat drops you off within steps of the downtown shops, restaurants and bars.

Find out more about the other ferries in San Francisco:

• Sausalito Info & Tips
• Other San Francisco Options: Schedules, Pricing and More 

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