Tall Ships® are beautiful to look at and provide a unique, safe and fun family experience. The Festival of Sail is free and open to the public and stretches along the San Francisco waterfront from Pier 40 at AT&T Park to Hyde Street Pier. We expect record crowds at our three themed Villages along the San Francisco waterfront and encourage all attendees to take public transportation to, from and around the event.

We have partnered with a number of the local transportation agencies and ask you to visit their websites in planning your visit to the Festival of Sail this July.

If you plan to drive to the Festival of Sail:

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)
which operates Muni

The SFMTA’s Muni is one of America’s oldest public transit agencies, the largest in the Bay Area and seventh largest system in the United States. It currently carries more than 200 million riders annually. Operating historic streetcars, modern light rail vehicles, diesel buses, alternative fuel vehicles, electric trolley coaches and the world famous cable cars, Muni’s fleet is among the most diverse in the world. Remember – wherever you go in San Francisco make it a green & safe trip - walk, ride share, bike and ride Muni.

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)

BART is the transportation backbone of the Bay Area. Its’ 669 all-electric train cars, 104 miles of track and 43 stations serve to connect Bay Area communities, as well the Oakland and San Francisco International Airports. Not only is BART safe and non-polluting, it’s 95% on-time record makes BART both efficient and reliable. For easy trip planning go to: www.bart.gov.

Golden Gate Ferry

Based in San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District operates the Golden Gate Bridge, and two public transit systems: Golden Gate Transit buses and Golden Gate Ferry. Golden Gate Ferry provides service from Larkspur and Sausalito to the San Francisco Ferry Terminal on The Embarcadero at the foot of Market St., behind the historic Ferry Building. For ferry schedules during the Festival of Sail, visit www.goldengate.org.

Metropolitan Transportation Commission and 511.org

Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, coordinating and financing agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. A pioneer in new transportation technologies (referred to as intelligent transportation systems), MTC sponsors a number of high-tech programs to smooth commutes and take the kinks out of intersystem travel. The 511 Traveler Information System provides real-time traffic conditions via the phone and a companion Web site located at 511.org.

Festival of Sail Water Taxi Service

Enjoy easy access to all Villages of the Festival of Sail courtesy of Red and White Fleet. The historic Red and White Fleet offers a special water taxi service that connects all three Villages of the Festival of Sail, and offers spectacular views of San Francisco from the bay. The service will be offered from July 24 - July 27 at a cost of $16 per person, per day pass and includes hop on and off privileges.

For pick up locations and a complete schedule click here.

AC Transit

AC Transit is the third largest public bus system in California, providing safe, reliable, and convenient service to 13 cities and adjacent unincorporated areas in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, as well as downtown San Francisco's Transbay Terminal. With a fleet of nearly 700 buses - including zero-emission and alternative fuel vehicles - AC Transit carries over a quarter million passengers every weekday, including 12,000 transbay riders. For maps, schedules and general information about AC Transit routes, go to www.actransit.org.

Caltrain

The railroad has a history dating back to 1863 when the first trains began running along the Peninsula. Caltrain, as we know it today, carries more than 11 million riders annually on 98 weekday trains and up to 32 weekend trains. Caltrain gets you anywhere you need to go with connections to Muni, BART, SamTrans and VTA. For schedule information and trip planning assistance, call 1.800.660.4287 or visit www.caltrain.com.

SamTrans

San Mateo County residents and visitors can count on SamTrans to provide award-winning service throughout the Peninsula, with connections to BART, Caltrain, Muni, VTA and AC Transit. Discover what nearly 50,000 daily passengers have discovered - SamTrans is a great way to travel. For schedule information and trip planning assistance, call 1-800-660-4287 or visit www.samtrans.com.

Vallejo Ferry Service

From the City of Vallejo, connecting to San Francisco is easy via our high-speed Vallejo Baylink Ferry and comfortable express motorcoaches (Route 200). With direct daily service from the Vallejo waterfront to the historic San Francisco Ferry Building located at the foot of Market Street on The Embarcadero, our passengers travel in comfort and stress-free. For information on ferry and express bus schedule and fares, visit: www.baylinkferry.com.