Information For New Riders

Ferry Service

Vallejo Baylink Ferry is a public water transportation service of the City of Vallejo, California with four high-speed ferries serving the North Bay Region with departures from Vallejo and San Francisco - 60 minutes each way. Passengers enjoy convenient scheduling, full ADA accessibility. Ferry service is provided every day of the year except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Ferry capacity is limited to 300 passengers and seating is on a first come - first served basis. Print the Vallejo Baylink Brochure

Terminal Locations

Vallejo Baylink Ferry departures run to and from San Francisco with departures from three terminals: Vallejo Ferry Terminal, SF Ferry Building and Fisherman's Wharf (Pier 41) in San Francisco.

Parking

Parking is free but arrive early enough to find a space. Ample parking is available at the Vallejo Ferry Terminal directly across Mare Island Way from the Terminal. The parking lots on the west side of Mare Island Way, immediately to the north and to the south of the Vallejo Ferry terminal are limited to 3 hours only. Limited parking is available at the San Francisco Ferry Terminal, passengers are encouraged to utilize alternative transportation modes when boarding at the S.F. Ferry Building. Parking is available at an hourly fee in the parking garage located directly across Embarcadero from Pier 39 in San Francisco. Get more parking lot tips and information.

Tickets

Tickets are sold at Vallejo Ferry Terminal ticket office, local Safeway stores, Bay Crossings in the SF Ferry Building, Blue & Gold Fleet near SF Pier 41 terminal and Vallejo Transit, 1580 Broadway. Tickets are required before boarding the Ferries. Please arrive at your terminal with enough time to park and purchase tickets before coming aboard. Reservations are not required or taken, but we ask that groups of 15 or more passengers call us in advance so we can be prepared. Ferry capacity is limited to 300 passengers and seating is on a first come - first served basis.

Boarding the Ferry

All tickets will be inspected before passengers are allowed to board all Baylink ferries and buses. Remember - first come, first served. Passenger limit is 300 per ferry. Cutting in line, saving spots in line, or saving seats on the ferry is prohibited. If you frequent Panama Red or the Vallejo Terminal ticket office, please do not leave bags unattended. Please do not leave belongings to hold your place in line. Vallejo Baylink Management asks that all riders cooperate fully with the ticket verification procedure. Thank you for your cooperation.

Route 200 Baylink Bus Pickup Locations

The Route 200 Baylink bus picks up in front of the Vallejo Ferry Terminal in Vallejo and near the Taqureria Pancho Villa (corner of Embarcadero & Washington St.) in San Francisco.

Passenger Updates

With four fast ferries running on a dependable, three-boat schedule, departures are on time and service is rarely disrupted. In the event that there is an interruption in ferry service, either Vallejo Transit busses or charter buses are used in place of a ferry, passengers will be notified, and Baylink will return to a normal three-ferry service as soon as we are able.

• Call: Simply dial 511 from any telephone in the Greater Bay Area and follow the voice prompts to the Vallejo Baylink information menu. Service status is monitored and updated continuously
• View Announcements: Vallejo Baylink passenger updates with service interruptions and other announcements as needed posted online.
• Subscribe: Join the Vallejo Baylink Mailing List to be notified by e-mail whenever there is breaking news about Vallejo Baylink Ferry - including service updates and potential disruptions.

A Baylink Bus is Available.

Groups

We do not accept reservations, however, we ask that groups of 15 or more passengers call us in advance so we can be prepared. Ferry capacity is limited to 300 passengers and seating is on a first come - first served basis. Please note that group requests must be processed, approved by Baylink, and paid-in-full at least 72 hours prior to your sailing date to receive a group rate discount. Learn more about group procedures, print out and complete our group request form and return the original by mail or via facsimile to Vallejo Baylink - or simply call 1.877.64.FERRY and select "groups" for more information. Call 707.648.4349 to speak to a Customer Service agent.

Variable Message Signs

Variable message signs are installed at Baylink Ferry terminals. These scrolling signs provide "real time" status messages to waiting passengers regarding Baylink ferry service. The signs also provide routine reminder messages, special events notices, and similar information.

Real-Time Departure Information

Passengers may view real-time ferry departure times on display monitors inside the San Francisco Ferry Building at the Bay Crossings newspaper stand/ticket outlet (shop #22). Similar display monitors will soon be placed at ferry docks at Pier 41 in San Francisco as well as the Vallejo Ferry Terminal. Actual ferry arrival information, updated at regular intervals, is available online for passengers via a personal computer, PDA or web-enabled cell phone. View real-time ferry departure information - powered by NextBus.com.

Where's the M/V VALLEJO?

With the deployment of Vallejo Baylink's new high-speed ferries, the original vessel was lengthened, re-powered to 34 knots, and re-christened VALLEJO in honor of the City and its citizens. Today, Vallejo Baylink Ferry operates with a total of four high-speed vessels. Wondering "Where's the VALLEJO"? Keep track of when the M/V VALLEJO is being used in the ferry schedule.