Let me start by saying that earlier this evening (11 pm on Wednesday) my daughter and I rode BART…read morefor the first time. We drove our car to a concert in Oakland, but on the way home we got a flat tire. luckily, we pulled off on an exit near this station. The gentleman working at the booth was our guardian angel. Not only did he explain everything clearly and patiently, he genuinely cared and went above and beyond to help us. I nearly cried because he was like a knight in shining armor, he was an ally in a difficult situation. I literally created a yelp account just to acknowledge this amazing man and the excellent quality of our late-night BART experience overall (everyone was helpful, the trains were clean and prompt). Once we got home, my teenage daughter told me , and I quote without exaggeration, that "this experience renewed my faith in humanity". From now on, I plan to travel this way more regularly. Thank you so much to all of the BART employees (especially the gentleman in the booth in W. Oakland).

If your gluten free maybe don't come here. This isn't for the faint of heart…read more Public transportation isn't a luxury experience. Its if you want the most practical way into the city where parking is difficult. I use this transfer station once in a while. If you have a victim mindset just avoid it - I think kriminals can sniff out fear and target that sort of thing. Maybe its even a sort of self fulfilling prophecy sort of thing. Expect the worst out of people get the worst. I'm not sure though. For all the German tourists that send their 18 year old daughters here - its not a smart thing to do. Unless your really hurting for cash give them finances to avoid public transportation - especially after hours.

Great station clean and well maintained. The agents are nice. Bus schedules are reliable.read more

This is the main Bart station that I use, I'm much closer to this one than Bayfair Bart…read more I no longer park my car in the parking lot here, ever since it got broken into once. There is zero security in the parking lot. Now, I catch the bus or Uber here, depending on if I'm in a hurry. I do like the Clipper Card only, which has been in effect for a while. They also upgraded the Bart fare gates, so the fare jumpers can't just jump over like they used too. The prices are still reasonable, way better, and quicker, than driving!!

The Best Bus Line in America…read more Period. Fight Me! This gets you back and forth down Geary from Sutro Heights Park to Salesforce Park. This is a world class transit corridor.

I loathe SF public transit, more specifically anything MUNI. But when I'm forced to bite the…read morebullet, I find myself more often than not on the 38L Geary bus. Whether I'm hanging out downtown, relaxing in the Richmond, or frolicking in the Tenderloin / City Center, this bus is the one to take. Plus, it's way faster than the regular 38 Geary. When traffic is flowing, its only feels like minutes before this bus hits the downtown area from its starting point. Not all buses are created equal. I can name far too many buses that have their share of frequent shady characters, shoddy bus routes, and infrequent times. Thankfully for the 38L, these things aren't ever really an issue. There is one issue. Because everyone loves the 38L, it tends to be one of the more crowded buses. Getting a seat is near impossible during rush hour and many of the stops are stacked with eager commuters. Listen to the automated Spanish and Cantonese prompts while holding onto the rail straps for dear life. Ignore the delinquent teens and give your seat up to the elderly Chinese woman. She probably rides the bus way more than you do.

2 of 2 reviews, as this ferry has two Yelp Listings…read more My favorite of the 3 ferries. Quality/Quantity - Local business ferry, one of 3 in Alameda! Only available on weekdays. Well sometimes they offer special ferries for the Giants or Warriors games in SF. Atmosphere - Beautiful. I hike/bike here at times as well. Plenty of parking, 250 spaces, no overnight parking allowed. 20 bike racks available, the ferry is bike friendly as well. 24 bike lockers available. AC Transit = 21 line. Public restrooms, don't expect much. Service - 5 stars. My favorite form of travel, especially with the continued discounted price. It has gone back up slightly, but still very affordable. Thank you. Approximately 20 minutes to get to SF. Also, since I have lived in Alameda, the ferry service has always been on time. This ferry, similar to Sea Plane, operates only Monday to Friday. So if you go on a weekend, you need to take the main ferry. Price - $4.70 one way with a clipper card. Still almost 50% off versus pre-pandemic prices, thank you. Also just discovered the main ferry only cost $1 to go to Jack London Square; so why am I still driving to the Rosenblum winery??? Wait, I also just discovered a free water taxi and I can't wait to try that! Main Island ferry special event tickets - $10.75 to Chase Center. Owner Comment - Thanks for having a ferry on the south side of the island! So much better than having to drive to SF.

It's a ferry terminal from Alameda to SF, but it has a stretch walking path from Alameda to Oakland…read moreAirport approximately 3 - 4 miles. The walk is very easy along the shore with a beautiful view of the SF Bay Bridge. There is not much of a shade, but feels good with the breeze from the ocean.

Thank you to all drivers and hidden heroes - thanks for continuing to provide access to…read moretransportation in Alameda County. Much appreciation from your residents - I am only one of many.

This was my first using the Ferry from Oakland to San Francisco. For only $4.50 and 30 minute ride,…read moreI went from the East Bay to the SF Embarcadero. OMG how easy it was to navigate the ferry. Tip: Download the SF Ferry App to save time & get schedules. Upper & Lower deck seating. Indoor or deck seating. Plenty of tables, bankette seating. Place for strollers, bicycles. Snack bar that serves alcohol like wine, beer & mimosas to small snacks. The view to San Francisco is beautiful arriving & departing Gate G. The closest street is Mission. When you arrive it's easy to get on the Muni system, a trolley, a tour bus, or an Uber/Lyft. If you're going to SF Giants game or the Chase Center, there's a special events Ferry for that. Don't worry if your event ends late, the special events ferry will take you back to Alameda &!Oakkand. Study the schedules to plant plenty enough time to travel. For example. I arrived at Gate G and I was going to The Presidio District. There's a free Go shuttle, but it takes about 40 minutes to get there with all the stops. If you're running short on time, grab a taxi or an Uber to drop you off quicker. Since then, I have taken the Ferry four more times. Why did I wait so long. Next is the BART system. See you some more on Yelp 2026

Dumb. Today the ferry was full- many had been waiting in line for half an hour. Would've been nice…read moreif someone counted out the passengers so we didn't have to wait around only to be told we wouldn't get on. Plus, the damn inconvenience- the Clipper Card website and app are super annoying. The website makes you upload your credit card, only to redirect you to the Apple Store to download the app in your phone which then requires you to reenter your same credit card because the 2 don't work together. The fee is $5.10 in each direction but the card only uploads in whole dollars and tries to get you to upload $10, $20 or $50 at a time. Don't fall for it- just type in the amount $11. Still, what a way to skim money off people, ugh. There is no explanation on how to do any of this at the actual landing so unless you came with someone who told you how to get a clipper card, it'll take you quite a while to jump through the hoops to get one. Also, they require each passenger to have their own clipper card, so even if your family is willing to pay for your fare, they can't. You still have to upload your own clipper card. And after all the time it takes to do this, you will probably just miss the ferry anyway, just like us.

This was the bus I took to go to high school, college and Stonestown. What a pleasant ride. It…read moreALWAYS comes on time and I can always get a seat. This line is way better than the 28 or 29 Sunset because you have to take another bus to get on this line and the lines are sooo crowded!

There is not a time when this bus gets jam packed. I have taken it once or twice and every time I…read moreget on, there is a seat available. Props for this part, it is also a good alternative when seeking to dodge crowding on routes 28, 29 and M. If you are headed for Legion of Honor or Stonestown Galleria, then the 18 is here for you.

What a lovely service especially if you have a phone that's capable of displaying HTML. It has…read morenever been wrong yet although I won't rely on it most of the time 38, 14, 49, 26, 22, and 26 is that I use it for. Especially if the buses are crossing areas with heavy traffic like 16th & Mission St. It's understandable that it'll a couple of minutes late in that situation. I just wish they would install the timers at all of the bus stops so that those without internet access on their phones can know when the next bus is coming too. Edit: 3/20 Case in point. Last night at around 8pm I was waiting for a 22 at Fillmore & Jackson. Nextbus said the NextBus would arrive in 34 minutes. So I took the 24 down to Geary and took the next 38 which arrived in 1 minute. I took it all the way down to Van Ness and noticed that the next 49 was coming in 53 minutes. The 47 was there and I checked NextBus for upcoming J car (in 8 minutes) and I was able to catch the train and get home. So in a sense, a knowledge of where the lines go together with NextBus allows me to plan alternate routes if a bus I rely on is late. It's better than the old days of just waiting and waiting there.

NextBus.com is super helpful!…read more How it works: Combines GPS data with predictive software to give arrival times for the next few vehicles, either on the Internet or at the stop.