Since there is a large variety of transit networks here in San Francisco, I will break this up into multiple, broad groups.
Notes:
Notes:
- Most agencies allow children aged 4 and younger to ride for free with up to two adult-paying riders (unless where indicated).
- Many transit agencies provide discounts for Clipper card holders. See the Clipper Card page for more details.
- Most agencies provide monthly passes for frequent riders. See the Passes and Transfers page (under development) for more details.
- For transfers to and from other agencies, visit the Interagency Transfers page (under development).
Buses and Electric Trolleys
Buses constitute the largest type of transit vehicles here in the San Francisco Bay Area. While all of them provide local services, some of them provide Transbay and regional services (e.g. San Francisco-North Bay, Peninsula-East Bay) that would incur an additional fee from the local fare.
Included in this discussion are paper transfers, which are valid for a certain amount of time, in which I will list them down by agency, time length, and cost (if applicable). Not included in this, however, are inter-agency transfers: these are facilitated at certain locations only with different terms and conditions for every transit agency. See the Interagency Transfers page for more details (under development).
Included in this discussion are paper transfers, which are valid for a certain amount of time, in which I will list them down by agency, time length, and cost (if applicable). Not included in this, however, are inter-agency transfers: these are facilitated at certain locations only with different terms and conditions for every transit agency. See the Interagency Transfers page for more details (under development).
-
San Francisco & Peninsula
-
East Bay
-
South Bay
-
North Bay
-
Regional Buses
<
>
The local fares are as follows:
Agency and Type |
Regular (Adult) Fare |
Discount (Senior, Youth) Fare |
San Francisco Muni |
$2.25 |
$1.00 |
SamTrans Local |
$2.25 |
$1.10 |
The regional fares (traveling into and out of San Francisco) are as follows:
Agency and Type |
Regular (Adult) Fare |
Discount (Senior, Youth) Fare |
AC Transit Transbay |
$4.20 |
$2.10 |
Golden Gate Transit (within SF) |
$4.75 |
$2.25 |
Golden Gate Transit (to Zone 2) |
$5.25 |
$2.50 |
Golden Gate Transit (beyond Zone 2) |
Varies |
Varies |
SamTrans (Out of San Francisco) |
$4.00 |
$1.10 |
Soltrans Route 200 |
$13.40 |
$6.70 |
WestCAT LYNX |
$5.00 |
$2.00+ |
Notes:
- The AC Transit Transbay fare applies to the following:
- All routes out of San Francisco (Routes B, C, CB, E, F, FS, G, H, J, L, LA, LC, NL, NX, NX1, NX2, NX3, NX4, NXC, O, OX, P, S, SB, V, W, Z)
- Route M via the San Mateo Bridge
- Dumbarton Express (Routes DB & DB1)
- Route U via the Dumbarton Bridge
- Golden Gate Transit regional fares vary based on destination.
- For travel within San Francisco, stops south and east of Richardson & Lyon/Francisco are drop-off only southbound, pick-up only northbound. Pickups and dropoffs are allowed at Richardson & Lyon/Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza for onward connections to other Golden Gate and Muni routes.
- Zone 2 destinations include Sausalito, Marin City, Mill Valley, Tiburon, Belvedere, and Stinson Beach. This also includes travel between the Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza and the Alexander Street stops (Bunker Road southbound, at US-101 offramp northbound) for access to either end of the Golden Gate Bridge.
- For destinations beyond Zone 2, tell the driver your intended destination, your age (if needed to get a discounted fare), and insert the appropriate fare. Details in the North Bay tab.
- San Francisco Muni offers paper transfers on board buses and light rail vehicles (outside tunnels only), good for 90 minutes on all directions.
- The same fare also applies on all express routes, including Route 76X-Marin Headlands Express, which operates weekends and holidays only between Montgomery BART station and Point Bonita in the Marin Headlands via the Golden Gate Bridge.
- When traveling on SamTrans Routes 292, 397, and KX, the following rules apply:
- Traveling to San Francisco: pay the Local fare
- Traveling from San Francisco: pay the Out of San Francisco fare
- Within the City and County of San Francisco, northbound stops are drop-offs only while southbound stops are pick-ups only. Passengers traveling solely within San Francisco should use San Francisco Muni (Routes 9, 9R, 14, 14R, 33, and T).
- Other SamTrans routes that go into and out of San Francisco (Routes ECR, 120, 121, 122) only require a local fare to travel.
- Fares on the WestCAT LYNX are as follows:
- Youths and adults (age 6 to 64) pay the adult fare
- + - Fare applies to seniors (65 and over), handicapped, and Medicare cardholders
Regular cash fares are listed below. Take note:
* - Also includes service on the Dumbarton Express (Stanford University - Union City BART via Ardenwood Park-and-Ride)
** - Includes Routes 91X, 92X, 93X, 95X, 96X, 97X, and 98X
*** - Includes Routes 200, 201, and 300
+ - Discounted fare applies to seniors (65 and over) and handicapped riders only. Youths between 6 and 18 pay the regular fare.
++ - From 10am to 2pm weekdays, seniors and handicapped riders (plus Medicare cardholders) ride for free.
* - Also includes service on the Dumbarton Express (Stanford University - Union City BART via Ardenwood Park-and-Ride)
** - Includes Routes 91X, 92X, 93X, 95X, 96X, 97X, and 98X
*** - Includes Routes 200, 201, and 300
+ - Discounted fare applies to seniors (65 and over) and handicapped riders only. Youths between 6 and 18 pay the regular fare.
++ - From 10am to 2pm weekdays, seniors and handicapped riders (plus Medicare cardholders) ride for free.
Fare and Type |
Regular (Adult) Fare |
Discount (Senior, Youth) Fare |
AC Transit Local |
$2.10 |
$1.05 |
AC Transit Transbay* |
$4.20 |
$2.10 |
County Connection Local |
$2.00 |
$1.00++ |
County Connection Express** |
$2.25 |
$1.00 |
Tri-Delta Transit Local |
$2.00 |
$0.85+ |
Tri-Delta Transit Express*** |
$2.50 |
$1.75+ |
Union City Transit |
$2.00 |
Youth (6-17 y.o.): $1.25 Senior (65+ y.o.): $1.00 |
WestCAT Local |
$1.75 |
$0.75+ |
WestCAT LYNX |
$5.00 |
$2.00+ |
WestCAT Dial-a-Ride |
$4.00 |
$2.00+ |
Wheels (Livermore) |
$2.00 |
$1.00 |
Local fares are as follows:
Agency and Type |
Regular (Adult) Fare |
Discount (Senior, Youth) Fare |
SamTrans Local |
$2.25 |
$1.10 |
Santa Clara VTA Local |
$2.00 |
Youth: $1.75 Senior $1.00 |
Santa Clara VTA Community Bus |
$1.25 |
Youth: $0.75 Senior: $0.50 |
Santa Clara VTA Express |
$4.00 |
Youth: $1.75 Senior: $1.00 |
Notes:
- Fares for limited-stop lines with the VTA (3xx series) are the same as the VTA Local fares.
- Fares under VTA Community Bus include Lines 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 32, 34, 37, 39, 42, 45, 48, 49, 65, 88, 88L, and 88M.
- Fares under VTA Express include the 1xx series lines (101, 102, 103, 104, 120, 121, 122, 140, 168, 180, 181, 182).
Regional fares are as follows:
Agency and Route |
Regular (Adult) Fare |
Discount (Senior, Youth) Fare |
AC Transit Transbay* |
$4.20 |
$2.10 |
Monterey-Salinas Transit Routes 55 & 86 |
$12.00 |
$6.00 |
Santa Cruz Metro Hwy 17 Express |
$7.00 |
$3.50+ |
Notes:
- * - Includes Dumbarton Express (Routes DB and DB1) and Route U (Stanford University - Fremont BART)
- + - Fare applies to seniors, handicapped, and approved discounted fare cardholders. Present valid card to driver to receive discounted fare.
- Children under 46 inches (checked by driver upon boarding) ride Monterey-Salinas Transit and Santa Cruz Metro buses for free (up to three children for every adult-paying passenger).
- Discounted fare for Monterey-Salinas Transit also includes Veterans with MST Courtesy Card.
North Bay transit agencies have a more fragmented fare system where larger agencies like Golden Gate Transit and Sonoma County Transit operate with zone fares, while smaller agencies operate with unified fares.
The local (one zone-only) fares are as follows:
Notes:
The local (one zone-only) fares are as follows:
Notes:
- * - PCA: Personal Care Assistant. This person should accompany a senior or handicapped passenger to receive a discounted fare.
- ** - Also includes Golden Gate Transit service within Marin County
- On some agencies, senior fare is listed as SDM, meaning Seniors, Disabled, and Medicare cardholders.
Agency (Coverage Area) |
Regular (Adult) Fare |
Discount (Senior, Youth) Fare |
Fairfield and Suisun Transit |
$1.75 |
Youth: $1.50 Senior: $0.85 |
Golden Gate Transit (Sonoma County) |
$4.75 |
$2.25 |
Marin Transit** |
$2.00 |
$1.00 |
Napa County VINE |
$1.60 |
Youth: $1.10 Senior: $0.80 |
Petaluma Transit |
$1.50 |
Youth: $1.00 Senior: $0.75 |
Rio Vista Delta Breeze |
$2.00 Within Isleton only: $1.00 |
$0.75 |
Santa Rosa CityBus |
$1.50 |
Youth: $1.25 Senior: $0.75 |
Soltrans |
$1.75 |
Youth: $1.50 Senior: $0.85 PCA*: $0.25 |
Sonoma County Transit |
$1.50 |
Youth: $1.25 Senior: $0.75 |
Vacaville City Coach |
$1.50 |
Youth: $1.25 Senior: $0.75 |
Regional fares are as follows:
Routes operated as Solano Express
Solano Express is differentiated from the local services operating within Solano County by its use of buses with its dedicated livery. All of them have high-back seats with recliners, overhead luggage racks and reading lights, and bike racks (front on the Gillig Phantom, undercarriage on the MCI D4500 coach). On select buses owned by Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST), overhead televisions and audio jacks are also offered on board the MCI commuter coaches, as well as footrests on its Gillig Phantom buses.
Fairfield and Suisun Transit operates four routes branded as Solano Express, with two of them having "short" trip fares while all have "full" trip fares (although the other two have full trip fares collected only). The differences between Short and Full trip fares are as follows:
On the other hand, Soltrans operates three routes under the name Solano Express, including:
Solano Express is differentiated from the local services operating within Solano County by its use of buses with its dedicated livery. All of them have high-back seats with recliners, overhead luggage racks and reading lights, and bike racks (front on the Gillig Phantom, undercarriage on the MCI D4500 coach). On select buses owned by Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST), overhead televisions and audio jacks are also offered on board the MCI commuter coaches, as well as footrests on its Gillig Phantom buses.
Fairfield and Suisun Transit operates four routes branded as Solano Express, with two of them having "short" trip fares while all have "full" trip fares (although the other two have full trip fares collected only). The differences between Short and Full trip fares are as follows:
- FAST 20: full trip only between Fairfield and Vacaville.
- For local service between Solano Mall and Fairfield Transportation Center, use FAST Route 3.
- FAST 30:
- Short trip fare applies on the following segments: Fairfield-Vacaville, Fairfield-Dixon, Vacaville-Dixon, Vacaville-UC Davis, Dixon-UC Davis, Dixon-Sacramento, UC Davis-Sacramento
- Full trip fare applies on the following segments: Fairfield-UC Davis, Fairfield-Sacramento, Vacaville-Sacramento
- FAST 40:
- Short trip fare applies on the following segments: Vacaville-Fairfield, Vacaville-Benicia, Fairfield-Benicia, Benicia-Pleasant Hill BART or Walnut Creek BART
- Full trip fare applies on the following segments: Vacaville-Pleasant Hill BART or Walnut Creek BART, Fairfield-Pleasant Hill BART or Walnut Creek BART
- FAST 90: full trip only between Fairfield or Suisun City Amtrak and El Cerrito del Norte BART.
- For local service between Fairfield Transportation Center and Suisun City Amtrak, use FAST Route 5.
- After 7pm, use Route 90 to access Suisun City Amtrak from FTC and ask for local fare from driver.
On the other hand, Soltrans operates three routes under the name Solano Express, including:
- Route 78 (Vallejo - Walnut Creek BART via Benicia, Pleasant Hill BART; select trips also serve Diablo Valley College)
- Route 80 (Vallejo - El Cerrito del Norte BART)
- Route 85 (Vallejo - Fairfield Transportation Center via Solano Community College, Six Flags Marine World)
Route and Service Type |
Regular (Adult) Fare |
Discount (Youth, Senior) Fare |
FAST 20 Full FAST 30 Short FAST 40 Short |
$2.75 |
Youth: $2.00 Senior: $1.35 |
FAST 30 Full FAST 40 Full FAST 90 Full |
$5.75 |
Youth: $4.75 Senior: $2.85 |
Soltrans Routes 78, 80, 85 |
$5.00 |
Youth: $4.00 Senior: $2.50 PCA*: $0.50 |
Golden Gate Transit
Note:
+ - Fare also applies for local travel within the East Bay (ask driver before boarding).
Note:
+ - Fare also applies for local travel within the East Bay (ask driver before boarding).
Zone |
Cities and Communities Covered |
1 |
San Francisco |
2 |
Sausalito, Marin City, Mill Valley, Tiburon, Belvedere, Strawberry, Stinson Beach, Bolinas |
3 |
San Rafael, Santa Venetia, Lucas Valley, Marinwood, Larkspur, Corte Madera, Kentfield, Ross, San Anselmo, Greenbrae, Fairfax, Sleepy Hollow, Lagunitas, Point Reyes Station, Inverness |
4 |
Novato, Ignacio, Hamilton, San Marin |
5 |
Petaluma, Cotati, Rohnert Park |
6 |
Santa Rosa |
East Bay |
Richmond, El Cerrito, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville |
Travel Area |
Regular (Adult) Fare |
Discount (Senior, Youth) Fare |
Zone 1 - Zone 2 Zone 4 - Zone 5 |
$5.25 |
$2.50 |
Zone 1 - Zone 3 Zone 3 - Zone 5 Zone 4 - Zone 6 |
$6.50 |
$3.25 |
Zone 1 - Zone 4 Zone 2 - Zone 5 Zone 3 - Zone 6 |
$7.75 |
$3.75 |
Zone 2 - Zone 6 |
$9.25 |
$4.50 |
Zone 1 - Zone 5 |
$11.25 |
$5.50 |
Zone 1 - Zone 6 |
$12.50 |
$6.25 |
East Bay-Marin County+ |
$5.25 |
$2.50 |
East Bay-Sonoma County or San Francisco |
$9.75 |
$4.75 |
Napa County VINE
Two routes operate with different fares than the local fares. Take note, however, that one other "regional" route, Route 25, operating between Napa and Sonoma Plaza, operates with local fares (see above).
Two routes operate with different fares than the local fares. Take note, however, that one other "regional" route, Route 25, operating between Napa and Sonoma Plaza, operates with local fares (see above).
Route |
Regular Fare |
Discount (Senior, Youth) Fare |
21 |
$3 |
$3 |
29 to/from Vallejo Ferry |
$3.25 |
$3.25 |
29 to/from Del Norte BART |
$5.50 |
$5.50 |
Rio Vista Delta Breeze
Delta Breeze allows travelers to deviate from any route for a small fee. The regional fare is the same no matter the origin (away from Rio Vista and Isleton).
Delta Breeze allows travelers to deviate from any route for a small fee. The regional fare is the same no matter the origin (away from Rio Vista and Isleton).
Fare Type |
Regular (Adult) Fare |
Discount (Senior, Youth) Fare |
Regional (to/within Fairfield, Vacaville, Suisun City, Antioch, Lodi, and Pittsburg) |
$6.00 |
$3.00 |
Deviations on Intercity Routes 50, 52, and 54 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
Deviations in Isleton |
$3.00 |
$1.50 |
Sonoma County Transit
Similar to Golden Gate Transit, Sonoma County Transit operates with zone fares wherein it is grandfathered from the former. Perhaps Sonoma is the only county in the San Francisco Bay Area where a common transit agency has a fare-by-zone scheme.
Similar to Golden Gate Transit, Sonoma County Transit operates with zone fares wherein it is grandfathered from the former. Perhaps Sonoma is the only county in the San Francisco Bay Area where a common transit agency has a fare-by-zone scheme.
|
Fares are based on how many zones you cross. Tell driver your destination and your age (or show valid ID) to determine your appropriate fare.
|
Bus companies that connect the San Francisco Bay Area with neighboring regions include:
- Lake Transit (to Clearlake, Middletown)
- Mendocino Transit Authority (to Ukiah, Point Arena, and Fort Bragg)
- Modesto Area Express (to Modesto)
- Monterey-Salinas Transit (to Monterey, Salinas, and King City)
- San Joaquin Regional Transit District (to Stockton, Tracy, and Lathrop)
- Santa Cruz Metro (to Santa Cruz, Davenport, Capitola, and Watsonville)
- Yolobus (local service between Vacaville and Davis, with additional service to Woodland, Winters, and Sacramento)
Sample fares include:
Agency and Route |
Regular (Adult) Fare |
Discount (Senior, Youth) Fare |
Lake Transit Route 3: Clearlake - Deer Park via Calistoga |
$5.00 |
Same as Regular Fare |
Lake Transit: Within Lake County |
Local: $1.25 Regional: $2.25 Flex Stop: add $5.00 |
Local: $0.75 Regional: $1.25 Flex Stop: add $0.75 (local) or $1.50 (regional) |
Mendocino Route 65: Santa Rosa - Ukiah Santa Rosa - Fort Bragg |
Adult and Youth: $18.00 $23.00 |
Senior only: $9.00 $11.50 |
Mendocino Route 95: Santa Rosa - Bodega Bay Santa Rosa - Point Arena |
Adult and Youth: $3.75 $8.25 |
Senior only: $1.75 $4.00 |
Mendocino Transit: Local Routes |
$1.50-$6.00 |
$0.60-$3.25 |
Modesto Area Express: Dublin BART - Modesto |
One way: $14.00 Round trip: $16.00 |
Same as Regular Fare |
Modesto Area Express: Lathrop ACE - Modesto |
$3.00 |
Same as Regular Fare |
Modesto Area Express: Local Routes |
$1.50 |
Students: $1.25 Senior: $0.75 |
Monterey-Salinas Transit: San Jose - Salinas San Jose - Monterey |
$12.00 |
$6.00 |
Monterey-Salinas Transit: Watsonville - Salinas Santa Cruz - Monterey |
$3.50 |
$1.75 |
Monterey-Salinas Transit: Local Routes |
Local: $1.50 Primary: $2.50 |
Local: $0.75 Primary: $1.25* |
San Joaquin RTD: Dublin BART - Stockton Sunnyvale - Manteca Sacramento - Stockton |
$7.00 |
Same as Regular Fare |
San Joaquin RTD: Local Routes |
Adult and Youth: $1.50 |
Senior only: $0.75 |
Santa Cruz Metro: Highway 17 Express |
Adult and Youth: $7.00 |
Senior only: $3.50 |
Santa Cruz Metro: Within Santa Cruz County |
Adult and Youth: $2.00 |
Senior only: $1.00 |
Yolobus: Vacaville - Davis via Winters Routes 42A and 42B Non-Express Routes |
$2.00 |
$1.00^ |
Yolobus: Express Routes |
$3.00 |
$1.50^ |
Notes:
- Senior only fare also covers handicapped passengers and riders with valid ID card (e.g. Medicare, Veteran). Show operator valid proof of identification to receive discount fare.
- * - The fare for select Senior line routes with Monterey-Salinas Transit is $0.75
- ^ - Youth fare is $1.00 for non-express routes and $1.50 for express routes during the school year (September to May). Between June and August, the Youth fare is $0.35 per ride, regardless of service (no transfers issued).
Trains and Light Rail
Also includes cable car fares operated by San Francisco Muni. And coming soon, fares for Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit will be included to this list.
-
BART
-
ACE (Stockton)
-
Amtrak
-
Caltrain
-
San Francisco Muni
-
Santa Clara VTA
<
>
Due to the complex fare structure by BART, which is distance-based, I will list down the basic fare table first, then I will describe the most popular segments and their fares.
Note:
* - For service between Coliseum and OAK Airport only, the fare is $6.00. Oakland Airport access fare is collected once at the Coliseum end of the AirTrain line and will be added to your total fare once you exit the system.
For more fares, use this fare calculator by BART.
Note:
* - For service between Coliseum and OAK Airport only, the fare is $6.00. Oakland Airport access fare is collected once at the Coliseum end of the AirTrain line and will be added to your total fare once you exit the system.
For more fares, use this fare calculator by BART.
|
Special fare tickets can be purchased by mail (download and complete order form here), My Transit Plus locations throughout the region, senior centers, schools, and at the BART Customer Service Center at Lake Merritt Station. Valid ID is required to purchase the Green and Red Tickets, and Orange Tickets are available only at participating schools.
Consider obtaining a Clipper Card to avail of the same discounts listed below automatically.
|
And here are some of the most popular stations from Market Street stations (Embarcadero, Montgomery, Powell, and Civic Center) in San Francisco on the BART network, in which I list down the fare and the travel length (in minutes):
Station or Area Name |
Fare |
Travel Length (minutes) |
SFO Airport |
$8.95 |
30 |
OAK Airport (transfer at Coliseum) |
$10.20 |
40 |
Downtown Oakland - Oakland City Hall (12th Street) - Broadway (12th or 19th Street) - Jack London Square* (12th Street) - Koreatown* (19th Street) - Lake Merritt |
$3.45 |
15 |
Downtown Berkeley - UC Berkeley - Pacific Art Museum - Pacific Film Archive - Berkeley Repertory |
$4.00 |
25** |
Walnut Creek - Downtown* - Broadway Plaza* |
$5.25 |
35 |
Notes:
* - Nearby attraction served by a free bus service
** - Direct service on the Richmond-Millbrae Line. For service between Downtown Berkeley and San Francisco after 9pm weekdays, before 10am and after 7pm Saturdays, and all day Sundays and holidays:
* - Nearby attraction served by a free bus service
- For Jack London Square and Koreatown, ride the Broadway B Shuttle, running Mondays to Thursdays from 7am to 10pm, Fridays from 7am to 1am, and Saturdays from 6pm to 1am. To access the B from 12th Street BART, board bus at Broadway & 11th or 14th. For 19th Street BART, board bus at Broadway & 20th (Thomas L. Berkley Way).
- For Downtown Walnut Creek, ride County Connection Route 4, operating weekdays 7am to 9:45pm, weekends and holidays from 9:20am to 6:50pm. The trip time between BART and Broadway Plaza is around 15 minutes.
** - Direct service on the Richmond-Millbrae Line. For service between Downtown Berkeley and San Francisco after 9pm weekdays, before 10am and after 7pm Saturdays, and all day Sundays and holidays:
- To Berkeley: board a Pittsburg/Bay Point train to 19th Street/Oakland, then transfer to the Richmond train on the opposite platform
- To San Francisco: board a Fremont train to MacArthur, then transfer to the SFO Airport train on the opposite platform
For Airport-to-Airport service, it costs $15.40 and will take you around 75 to 90 minutes (depending on the transfer length made at either 12th Street/Oakland or Balboa Park Station). Step-by-step instructions on how to travel between SFO and OAK Airports by BART can be found here.
Altamont Commuter Express operates between Stockton and San Jose via Tracy, Livermore, Fremont, and Santa Clara. It runs four trips each way during the morning (from Stockton) and afternoon (from San Jose) peaks.
Notes:
One-way ticket fares are as follows:
Notes:
- Tri-Valley stations include:
- Vasco (connects to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory)
- Livermore
- Pleasanton (connects to Dublin/Pleasanton BART via Wheels Routes 10 and 54)
- Vasco (connects to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory)
- Santa Clara stations include:
- Great America (connects to Levis Stadium)
- Santa Clara (connects to San Jose International Airport and Avaya Stadium)
- San Jose (connects to Caltrain and Amtrak)
- Great America (connects to Levis Stadium)
One-way ticket fares are as follows:
Start or End Area |
Tri-Valley |
Fremont |
Santa Clara |
Stockton |
$9.50 |
$10.75 |
$13.75 |
Lathrop/Manteca |
$9.00 |
$10.25 |
$12.75 |
Tracy |
$5.25 |
$9.00 |
$10.25 |
Tri-Valley |
$4.00 |
$5.25 |
$9.00 |
Fremont |
$5.25 |
--- |
$5.25 |
Santa Clara |
$9.00 |
$5.25 |
$4.00 |
For travel within San Joaquin County:
Start or End Station |
Stockton |
Lathrop/Manteca |
Tracy |
Stockton |
--- |
$4.50 |
$5.50 |
Lathrop/Manteca |
$4.50 |
--- |
$5.25 |
Tracy |
$5.50 |
$5.25 |
--- |
Amtrak operates multiple rail services through the San Francisco Bay Area, all of them requiring online booking before boarding. Here's a breakdown of the services available:
Note: for amenities on these services, click here.
Note: for amenities on these services, click here.
- California Zephyr (CZ)
- Capitol Corridor (CC)
- Coast Starlight (CS)
- San Joaquin (SJ)
Pacific Surfliner (PS)
While this operates mainly in Southern California between San Luis Obispo and San Diego, the Pacific Surfliner provides complementary rail service to these trains:
With multiple round trips focused between Los Angeles and San Diego (with several services operating also to Santa Barbara, Grover Beach, and San Luis Obispo), this train service gives travelers unprecedented views of California's majestic coastline. Bus service between the San Francisco Bay Area and San Luis Obispo or Santa Barbara on Pacific Surfliner is also provided.
Features include:
While this operates mainly in Southern California between San Luis Obispo and San Diego, the Pacific Surfliner provides complementary rail service to these trains:
- Coast Starlight between Central California and Los Angeles
- Metrolink between Ventura and Oceanside
- COASTER between Oceanside and San Diego
With multiple round trips focused between Los Angeles and San Diego (with several services operating also to Santa Barbara, Grover Beach, and San Luis Obispo), this train service gives travelers unprecedented views of California's majestic coastline. Bus service between the San Francisco Bay Area and San Luis Obispo or Santa Barbara on Pacific Surfliner is also provided.
- Current schedule (also includes connecting bus services from Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo)
Features include:
- Overhead luggage racks
- Business Class Service
- Enhanced legroom
- Complementary beverage
- Light snacks and newspapers
- Lounge access
- Luxury and social seating areas
- Cafe Car
- WiFi on board
- Bike and surfboard racks (reservations required)
Sample fares are as follows:
Origin or Destination |
San Jose |
San Francisco* |
San Jose |
--- |
Use Caltrain |
Oakland-Coliseum |
$16 (CC) |
Use BART |
Martinez |
$27 (CC) |
$16 (CC) |
Davis |
$35 (CC) |
$25 (CS) |
Sacramento |
$40 (CC) |
$29 (CS) |
Reno, NV |
$73 (CC+Bus) |
$53 (CZ) |
Los Angeles |
$55 (Bus+PS) |
$59 (SJ+Bus) |
San Diego |
$68 (Bus+PS) |
$71 (Bus+PS) |
Las Vegas, NV+ |
$90 (Bus+SJ+Bus) |
$91 (SJ+Bus) |
Portland, OR |
$92 (CS) |
$87 (CS) |
Seattle, WA |
$102 (CS) |
$106 (CS) |
Salt Lake City, UT |
$118 (Bus+CZ) |
$100 (Bus+CZ) |
Denver, CO |
$158 (Bus+CZ) |
$140 (Bus+CZ) |
Chicago, IL |
$185 (CC+CZ) |
$167 (Bus+CZ) |
Notes:
- Quoted prices are the cheapest fares under the "Value" section when you make your reservation on Amtrak's website. These prices also include potential bus transfers en route (listed as "Bus" before or after a train name).
- Check often as you might get to see a "Saver" price when you book ahead of time. Be aware, however, of the fare terms and conditions listed above each fare option before booking.
- If you want direct (no transfers) train service, make sure that the "Direct First" option is checked and check the price and trip length before booking. This is especially true if you're after longer trips.
- Some fares (especially towards Southern California) have "Premium" fares cheaper than the "Flexible" fares. This is especially true if you'll board the Pacific Surfliner in San Luis Obispo. Confirm the additional features you'll get on the Premium fare and compare it to the Value or Saver fares before booking.
- Amtrak Thruway Bus services are provided to cities that are further away from any Amtrak rail service. Keep your rail ticket to ride a Thruway Bus to your destination.
- * - Fare includes Amtrak California Thruway Bus service between San Francisco and Emeryville. Board the bus at the following locations:
- Temporary Transbay Terminal (Folsom & Beale Streets)
- Financial District (Drumm & California Streets, Hyatt Regency)
- Moscone Center (Howard & 4th Streets)
- Caltrain (Townsend & 4th Streets)
- Westfield San Francisco Centre (Market & Powell Streets, Powell BART)
- Civic Center (Market Street between 7th and 8th Streets, Civic Center BART)
- Fisherman's Wharf (The Embarcadero & Beach Street)
- + - Multiple terminals in Las Vegas, including:
- Greyhound Station (200 N Main Street)
- South Strip Transfer Terminal (for connections to RTC Southern Nevada Routes and Deuce)
- McCarran International Airport
Caltrain operates as a Proof-of-Payment system wherein it is the passenger's responsibility to possess a valid ticket, commuter pass, or Clipper card while on board a train. It operates with a zone system, similar to Golden Gate Transit, where fares are determined by how many zones a passenger travels through the system.
Take note, however, that trains do not stop at select stations everyday, which are noted below. Also noted are onward connections for select stations, including other rail lines and airports. Most importantly, no matter what service you ride (local, limited-stop, or Baby Rapid), the fares remain consistent.
Take note, however, that trains do not stop at select stations everyday, which are noted below. Also noted are onward connections for select stations, including other rail lines and airports. Most importantly, no matter what service you ride (local, limited-stop, or Baby Rapid), the fares remain consistent.
Zone 1 |
|
Zone 2 |
|
Zone 3 |
|
Zone 4 |
|
Zone 5 (Weekday Peaks only) |
|
Zone 6 (Weekday Peaks only) |
|
The following cash fares are as follows (buy tickets at a ticket vending machine):
Notes:
Notes:
- * - Discount Fare is available to seniors (age 65 and better), handicapped, youths (age 18 and younger), and Medicare cardholders.
- One child under four years old can ride for free with one adult-paying rider. Additional children must have their own, separate Discounted fare ticket.
- Hold on to your ticket during your journey as random fare inspections may take place at anytime.
- Clipper fares are a bit different than the cash fares; see here for more information.
Travel Within |
Regular (Adult) Fare |
Discount Fare* |
One Zone |
$3.75 |
$1.75 |
Two Zones |
$5.75 |
$2.75 |
Three Zones |
$7.75 |
$3.75 |
Four Zones |
$9.75 |
$4.75 |
Five Zones |
$11.75 |
$5.75 |
Six Zones |
$13.75 |
$6.75 |
San Francisco Muni operates a diverse streetcar and light rail network, covering many parts of the city. Fares are as follows:
Category |
Muni Metro F-Market Streetcar |
Cable Car |
Regular (Adult) Fare |
$2.25 |
$7.00 |
Youth (age 5 to 17) Fare |
$1.00 |
$7.00 |
Senior (age 65+) Fare |
$1.00 |
7am to 9pm: $7.00 9pm to 7am: $3.00 |
Children age 4 and younger |
Free |
Free |
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority operates three light rail lines, stretching from Mountain View to Los Gatos via Downtown San Jose.
Notes:
Notes:
- Children under 5 years old ride for free with a fare-paying adult.
- Light rail tickets can be bought at ticket vending machines at all stations. Keep your ticket for random fare inspections on board, and use it to transfer to another light rail service or to a bus.
Category |
Single-Ride |
8-Hour Light Rail Pass |
Adult (ages 19-64) |
$2.00 |
$4.00 |
Senior (age 65+) and handicapped |
$1.00 |
$2.00 |
Youth (ages 5-18) |
$1.75 |
$3.50 |
Ferries
Ferry boats are integral to the Bay Area's transportation network and a main source of the region's tourism receipts. In fact, the crossing between Sausalito and San Francisco is among the best in the world in terms of the views offered: you get to see the City's skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, the Bay Bridge, Treasure Island, Angel Island and the Tiburon Peninsula (with Belvedere) all in a 30-minute crossing.
-
San Francisco Bay Ferry
-
Golden Gate Ferry
-
Blue & Gold Fleet
-
City and Alcatraz Tours
<
>
The San Francisco Bay Area Ferry primarily provides service between the East Bay and San Francisco, with additional services to Vallejo and South San Francisco (Oyster Point, operates during commute periods weekdays only). It also operates during the baseball season where ferry services operate between Oakland (at Jack London Square), Alameda (at Alameda Point), and AT&T Park (the home of the San Francisco Giants).
For ferry services to AT&T Park, discount passes and Clipper cards are not accepted as form of payment. Advanced reservations are recommended since these boats fill up quickly; click on the links under their respective origins to book online.
The cash fares are as follows:
For ferry services to AT&T Park, discount passes and Clipper cards are not accepted as form of payment. Advanced reservations are recommended since these boats fill up quickly; click on the links under their respective origins to book online.
The cash fares are as follows:
Between Oakland, Alameda, and San Francisco
Notes:
- Discount fare includes youths aged 5 to 18 years, seniors 65 and over, and the handicapped. Special fares apply for students on a chaperoned field trip; see here for details.
- * - Short hop fares are applicable between:
- Oakland and Alameda
- Ferry Building and Pier 41 in San Francisco
- + - Discount fare applies to seniors and the handicapped only.
Origin or Destination |
Regular (Adult) Fare |
Discount (Youth, Senior) Fare |
SF Ferry Building |
$6.40 |
$3.20 |
$7.50 |
$5.60 |
|
South San Francisco |
$7.40 |
$3.70 |
Short Hop* |
$1.50 |
$0.75+ |
From Bay Farm Island (Alameda)
During weekday peak periods, additional ferry services operate between Bay Farm Island in Alameda (close to Oakland International Airport) and San Francisco's Ferry Building to complement the regular Oakland-Alameda-San Francisco service.
During weekday peak periods, additional ferry services operate between Bay Farm Island in Alameda (close to Oakland International Airport) and San Francisco's Ferry Building to complement the regular Oakland-Alameda-San Francisco service.
Origin or Destination |
Regular (Adult) Fare |
Discount (Youth, Senior) Fare |
SF Ferry Building |
$6.70 |
$3.30 |
From Vallejo
Once operated by Vallejo Baylink, San Francisco Bay Ferry operates daily ferry services between Vallejo and San Francisco (Pier 41 and Ferry Building) in collaboration with Blue and Gold Fleet. In addition, Soltrans Route 200 replicates the same ferry service by operating MCI D4500 coaches up and down I-80 nonstop between Vallejo Ferry Terminal and San Francisco Ferry Building. Be it by bus or boat, the same fares apply traveling between Solano County and San Francisco.
Once operated by Vallejo Baylink, San Francisco Bay Ferry operates daily ferry services between Vallejo and San Francisco (Pier 41 and Ferry Building) in collaboration with Blue and Gold Fleet. In addition, Soltrans Route 200 replicates the same ferry service by operating MCI D4500 coaches up and down I-80 nonstop between Vallejo Ferry Terminal and San Francisco Ferry Building. Be it by bus or boat, the same fares apply traveling between Solano County and San Francisco.
Origin or Destination |
Regular (Adult) Fare |
Discount (Youth, Senior) Fare |
SF Ferry Building |
$13.40 |
$6.70 |
AT&T Park (E-ticket) |
$14.20 |
$10.60 |
Golden Gate Ferry operates mainly between Marin County and San Francisco, with additional ferry services between Larkspur and AT&T Park operating during the baseball season and select special events. And coming soon, fares between Tiburon and San Francisco will be added as Golden Gate Ferry will operate weekday peak period trips.
Take note: you will need to have a ferry ticket from a ticket vending machine, a printed ticket (if going to AT&T Park), or Clipper card upon boarding as no fares are collected on board the ferries.
Take note: you will need to have a ferry ticket from a ticket vending machine, a printed ticket (if going to AT&T Park), or Clipper card upon boarding as no fares are collected on board the ferries.
Route |
Regular (Adult) Fare |
Discount Fare |
Sausalito-San Francisco |
$11.25 |
$5.50 |
Larkspur-San Francisco |
$10.50 |
$5.25 |
Larkspur-AT&T Park |
$12.50 |
Not available |
While Blue and Gold Fleet operates mainly as a tour company, it also operates passenger ferry services that complement those provided by San Francisco Bay Ferry and Golden Gate Ferry. And soon, select weekday trips on the Tiburon-San Francisco route will be handed over to Golden Gate Ferry as part of the latter's deal to operate commuter services with larger ferry boats.
Notes:
Notes:
- Discount fare is available to:
- Youths between 5 and 11 years old (also noted below as Child Fare)
- Seniors aged 65 and better
- Handicapped and Medicare cardholders
- Youths between 12 and 18 years old have to pay the adult fare.
- Most services originate from Pier 41, except for weekday commute services (between 6 and 9am, and between 4 and 7pm) between San Francisco and Tiburon which arrive at the Ferry Building.
Passenger services:
Take note that while Blue and Gold Ferry lists down East Bay destinations and Vallejo on its website, you will be redirected to the San Francisco Bay Ferry website for schedule and ticket information. For fares to Oakland, Alameda, Harbor Bay, and Vallejo, see the San Francisco Bay Ferry tab.
Take note that while Blue and Gold Ferry lists down East Bay destinations and Vallejo on its website, you will be redirected to the San Francisco Bay Ferry website for schedule and ticket information. For fares to Oakland, Alameda, Harbor Bay, and Vallejo, see the San Francisco Bay Ferry tab.
Destination |
Regular (Adult) Fare |
Discount Fare |
Sausalito Tiburon |
$10.00 |
$5.75 |
Angel Island |
$8.00 |
$4.50 |
Sightseeing cruises
Notes for RocketBoat only:
Notes for RocketBoat only:
- * - same fare applies to youths between 12 and 18 years old.
- RocketBoat only operates select periods during the year; please check website below for details.
- A minimum height of 40 inches per passenger is required to board this special service.
- No reservations are required for this service; boarding is first-come, first-served.
Tour Type |
Regular Fare |
Child Fare |
Senior Fare |
$30 |
$20 |
$24 |
|
$36 |
$24 |
$29 |
|
$27 |
$19 |
$23* |
Event cruises are offered during holidays and special events; click here for details.
Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry
Access to Angel Island is better from Tiburon rather than using the Blue and Gold Ferry service from San Francisco as more trips are provided between the two for most of the year. However, in the winter, weekday services are limited that there may be no trips provided on certain days; check website for details.
Notes:
Notes:
- Credit cards are not accepted as payment form; only cash and checks.
- Toddlers and infants below age 3 ride for free (one toddler for every one adult-paying ticket).
- For Angel Island:
- Listed fares to Angel Island are round trip, and admission to Angel Island State Park is included in the ticket cost.
- No advanced reservations are accepted; pay as you board the ferry to Angel Island only.
- + - Sunset Cruise available by reservation or pay as you board. Sailing Fridays and Saturdays between May and October; see website for details.
- * - Same fare applies to seniors 65 and over
Trip Type |
Adult Fare |
Discount Fare |
Tiburon-Angel Island |
$15 |
Age 65+: $14 Age 6 to 12: $13 Age 3 to 5: $5 |
Sunset Cruise+ |
$20* |
Age 6 to 12: $10 Age 3 to 5: $5 |
Hornblower Cruises
Hornblower Cruises is the exclusive ferry company that operates to and from Alcatraz Island (branded as Alcatraz Cruises). It also provides a special cruise combining Alcatraz and Angel Islands, in which visitors will be able to tour around both islands by foot (on the former) and by tram (on the latter). Family packages are available, perfect for 2 adults and 2 children.
Notes:
Notes:
- * - Also includes youths aged 12 to 17.
- Child fares are for guests aged 5 to 11. Senior fares are for guests 65 years old and over.
- Schedules and additional fares here
Cruise Type |
Adult Fare |
Discount Fare |
Day Tour |
$33* |
Child: $20.50 Senior: $31.25 |
Night Tour |
$40 |
Youth: $39 Child: $24 Senior: $37.25 |
Alcatraz & Angel Island |
$64.75* |
Child: $44 Senior: $63 |
Red and White Fleet
Home to the original bay cruise, operating since 1939, Red and White Fleet operates two tours with audio available in sixteen (16) different languages. And it offers a sunset cruise in the summer and twilight cruise in the winter that offer spectacular views of the sights around San Francisco Bay in the early evening.
Cruise Type |
Adult Fare |
Youth Fare |
Golden Gate Bay Cruise |
$30 |
$20 |
Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise |
$38 |
$26 |
California Sunset Cruise |
$64 |
$44 |