What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Alameda?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Alameda is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Alameda?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Alameda is to BART which takes 12 min and costs $2 - $4.

Is there a direct ferry between San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) and Alameda?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate F and arriving at Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) and Alameda?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Embarcadero and arriving at West Oakland. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Alameda?

The distance between San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) and Alameda is 6 miles. The road distance is 12.6 miles.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Alameda?

The BART from Embarcadero to West Oakland takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Alameda train from?

San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Alameda train services, operated by BART, depart from Embarcadero station.

Can I drive from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Alameda?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Alameda is 13 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Alameda.

Where can I stay near Alameda?

There are 824+ hotels available in Alameda.

San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Alameda

Q: How do I travel from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Alameda without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Alameda without a car is to BART which takes 12 min and costs $2 - $4.

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Alameda by subway, ferry, taxi, or car

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BART
best
1. Take the subway from Embarcadero to West Oaklandsubway Blue-N / ...
12 min
$2–4
BART via Lake Merritt
1. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Lake Merrittsubway Blue-N / ...
18 min
$2–4
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate F to Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminalferry Sea
26 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Alamedataxi 12.6 mi
20 min
$45–60
Drive 12.6 mi
1. Drive from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Alamedacar 12.6 mi
20 min
$3–4

San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to Alameda by foot and subway

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Distance: 6.1 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between San Francisco Ferry Building (Station), CA, USA and Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA?

BART operates a subway from Embarcadero to West Oakland every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, San Fransisco Bay Ferry operates a ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate F to Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal every 2 hours. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 20 min.

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