Sausalito Ferry from Pier 41, San Francisco
Overview
30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Hop aboard the ferry for a trip from San Francisco to Sausalito. Your ticket allows you to skip the box office line and head straight to the gate. This one-way ferry service takes you across San Francisco Bay with beautiful views of the city skyline, Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge. In the charming bayside city of Sausalito, explore narrow streets filled with boutiques, galleries and museums at your leisure, and enjoy a meal (own expense) at a waterfront restaurant offering unbeatable views of the surrounding Bay Area. This is a great way to maximize your stay in San Francisco, and makes for a romantic getaway or a fun day trip with family and friends.
PLEASE NOTE: you will need to purchase 2 tickets per person for Round Trip service.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
PLEASE NOTE: you will need to purchase 2 tickets per person for Round Trip service.
In fall and winter, please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. In spring and summer, please arrive at least 25-30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
Ferries are wheelchair accessible, though boarding ramps may vary in steepness due to tides. Please advise in Special Requirements at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom facilities are available aboard all ferries, however wheelchair tie-downs are not currently available
Animals are permitted on the ferries but must be leashed at all times. Owners remain wholly responsible for their animals.
Children from 0 to 4 years old sail for free
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
From Pier 41 San Francisco, skip the box office line and head straight to the gate to board a ferry and relax on the ride along San Francisco Bay to Sausalito. Along the way, enjoy views of the Bay Bridge, Alcatraz and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. This comfortable vessel features several amenities for your comfort and convenience, and drinks and snacks are available for purchase on board. After exploring Sausalito at your own leisure and expense, choose from multiple ferry departure times to return to San Francisco. Sausalito This quaint, charming bayside city tucked among the Marin County hills features a variety of art galleries, boutiques, specialty shops and fine dining. You’ll be greeted by the Elephant Light Standards, a pair of concrete elephants flanking the entrance to Vina Del Mar Park which have come to be a symbol of Sausalito. Take time to meander through the narrow streets at your own pace and enjoy views of the San Francisco skyline. Check out the Bay Model Visitor Center, visit the Bay Area Discovery Museum, rent a kayak, go hiking or biking, or tour the houseboats and marinas. SCHEDULE Sausalito (Monday - Friday): Depart Pier 41 San Francisco: 11:45am, 1:20pm, 3:40pm, 5:20pm, 6:45pm Depart Sausalito: 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 4:250pm, 6:05pm, 7:30pm Sausalito (SATURDAY - SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS): Depart Pier 41 San Francisco: 11:45am, 1:20pm, 3:40pm, 5:20pm, 7:15pm Depart Sausalito: 12:30am, 2:00pm, 4:25pm, 6:05pm, 8:00pm Schedule subject to change without notice
What‘s Included
Embarkation fee
One-way or round-trip ferry service from San Francisco to Sausalito
Fuel surcharge
"Straight to the gate" access
Food and drinks (available for purchase on board)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
One-way Service, Sausalito
One-way ferry service from either SF to Sausalito or Sausalito to SF. 2 per person for round trip. Multiple daily departures.
Reviews
82 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The fare for the ferry...
Katrina B,,Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The fare for the ferry was an excellent value, offering a wonderful opportunity to journey from the vibrant streets of San Francisco to the charming shores of Sausalito. The breathtaking views from the ferry were nothing short of extraordinary, showcasing the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the stunning skyline of the city against the backdrop of the shimmering bay. I’m already counting the days until my next visit to San Francisco, and the ferry ride will undoubtedly be one of the highlights I look forward to experiencing again.
Rude staff in Sausalito
696magnusn,,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Rude staff guy shouting at bike passengers lining up "You are doing it all wrong" etc even though likely 99% had never taken the ferry before and had no idea vague lines in the pavement meant to create lines. Also "what is so hard" when people didnt squeeze together fast enough for his taste. Not respectful behavior at all.
Nice and foggy
morrigan716,,Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the ferry from Sausalito to San Francisco, and the fog made it interesting. We were able to watch it rolling in, and though it was a little bit creepy, it was we never see at home, and therefore, an adventure.
Unpleasant staff
B2894KUjasont,,Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Staff very aggressive, garish and who speak with disdain, as if they were equipped with a divine mission. The best way to damage bikes, the boat is not really made for. The bikes are piled up and we get shouted at for throwing at each other as quickly as possible. Also better way to get nicked because attached to nothing and how to recognize his when most come from the same rental companies. I put two stars, one for principle and the other for sight. Frankly I would have preferred to cycle back to San Francisco while passing by the bridge as well as on the way.
I took the ferry to...
Patrice M,,Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I took the ferry to Sausalito from Fishernan’s Wharf and then back later that evening. The ferries were both on-time, clean, and had friendly & helpful employees. I will definitely do this trip again.
Great experience
Carmen M,,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Us coworkers/ retirees took the day off to enjoy Sausalito. We took the ferry over from pier 41. It was a good experience. Will definitely do it again.
Easy San Francisco to Sausalito ferry experience
Agnes M,,Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00No problems with the ferry tickets. Great idea to purchase tickets ahead of time. Made the trip worry free. Highly recommend it.
Very aggressive staff
M5363AKshelleym,,Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I have never written a poor review but how me, my teenagers and young children have been spoken to by extremely aggressive staff os absolutely disgusting. We have travelled from Ireland and have had a lovely morning cycling across the bridge. Upon boarding the family in front of us got separated due to instructions from staff. They were humiliated by another staff member who announced to the rest of the queue that we were being held up due to a family having "separation anxiety". Upon boarding our instructions were extremely poor, with my young child (11) being made to wait apart from us and shouted at. Having travelled all around the world with young children, I have never been spoken to in this way. A high need for staff training.
Excellent journey across the bay back to SF
tinylass,,May 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Big Bus tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito and opted to get the ferry back to SF. I pre-booked tickets online before our trip for just under $15 each and had the tickets on my phone. The ferry schedule is on their website but we checked the timings on the board in Sausalito just to check they hadn't changed before we wandered off to see the town. The ferry took about 30 minutes and we got excellent views of Sausalito from the water, as well as the Golden gate bridge and Alcatraz, on the way across. We saw many birds, sea lions and even some whales popping up out of the sea! It was a much more fun and pretty way to get back to the city than the bus and it gave us more time to see lovely Sausalito.
Great and easy way to reach Sausalito from and to San Francisco.
candyzrh,,Oct 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great and on time ferry service. I bought the tickets directly at their office at Pier 39 in San Francisco and the lady working there was very friendly. It was not high season despite being a weekend and we had plenty room in the ferry. The disembark in San Francisco was very well organized by the staff because it has mostly people with bikes and they have to wait first all the others to get off from the ferry.
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