Benicia, Solano County → Pier 27 cruise terminal
Benicia to San Francisco Cruise Terminal
Benicia is about 36 miles from the San Francisco cruise terminal — close enough for a morning departure, far enough that you want the luggage handled. We drive the party to Pier 27 in one vehicle.
10% off for cash or military ID — one discount per ride.
Live at PIER 27
—California time
San Francisco cruise terminals
- Pier 27James R. Herman Cruise Terminal
- Pier 35About a 6–8 min walk north
- ParkingNone at the terminals
BeniciaSF Cruise Terminal
- Distance
- about 36 mi
- Usual drive
- 45–70 min
- Passengers
- 1–8
- Bags
- Up to 18
CPUC licensed carrier
TCP 34179
Flights tracked
Pickup moves with your flight
Free child car seats
Fitted by your driver
Free cancellation
Up to 4 hours before pickup
Choose your vehicle
Vehicles for Benicia to SF Cruise Terminal
A Benicia couple fits the sedan; friends sailing together take the Transit.
Midsize Sedan
Best for one or two travelers with standard luggage.
- 3 Ppl
- 4 Bags
Full-Size SUV
Six seats and six bags, or fewer people and more luggage.
- 6 Ppl
- 6 Bags
Ford Transit Van
The group vehicle: eight passengers and eighteen bags in one van. Wine tours, wedding parties, unit moves, the golf trip.
- 8 Ppl
- 18 Bags
Vehicle spotlight
Ford Transit passenger van
Benicia to Pier 27 in about an hour.
- 1
First Street pickup
Or Southampton.
- 2
Eight seats
Sailing friends.
- 3
18 bags
Two weeks of luggage.
- 4
Close to the city
About 36 miles.
The route
The drive from Benicia to SF Cruise Terminal
Usually under an hour and a quarter; weekday mornings at the Bay Bridge are the variable.
I-780 to I-80, over the Carquinez and Bay Bridges, and The Embarcadero to the terminal.
From East Benicia the Benicia Bridge route via Walnut Creek is an alternative when I-80 is slow.
Downtown / First Street
Or anywhere in Benicia
I-780 to I-80
West to the Carquinez Bridge
Bay Bridge
Into San Francisco
The cruise terminal at Pier 27
Inside the pier area
Pickup time planner
| Your check-in time | Pier | Pickup in Benicia |
|---|---|---|
| 11:30am | Pier 27 | 9:35am |
| 12:45pm | Pier 27 | 10:50am |
| 2:00pm | Pier 35 | 12:05pm |
Pickup is set from your cruise line's check-in time, the drive and a 45-minute margin. Send us your sailing details and we confirm the exact time.
How it works
Booked in three simple steps
No phone call needed, and no surprises on the day: the price, the pickup time and the driver are all settled before you travel.
- 01
Share your cruise
Ship, pier, check-in.
- 02
I-780 and I-80
Then the Bay Bridge.
- 03
Home after
Collected on return.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Benicia to SF Cruise Terminal
Private shuttle
From Benicia to the terminal entrance.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Couples and groups
Drive and park
Garage near the Embarcadero.
Price
Fuel, toll and daily parking
Best for
Short sailings
Public transport
Bus to BART, then Muni.
Price
Several fares
Best for
Light luggage
Parking at the cruise terminals is not available; drop-off avoids a week of garage fees. See ourcruise terminal guide.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Benicia, drop-off at SF Cruise Terminal
Pickup anywhere in Benicia
From Downtown / First Street to East Benicia — tell us the address and your driver loads the luggage.
- Downtown / First Street
- Southampton
- Benicia Arsenal
- East Benicia
Drop-off and pickup at the piers
- Pier 27James R. Herman Cruise Terminal
- Pier 35About a 6–8 min walk north
- ParkingNone at the terminals
On disembarkation day we agree a pickup window with you and wait while you collect your luggage and leave the terminal.
Good to know
What is included in the price
$0
surge, seat or cancellation fees
Fixed fare
Set ahead.
Luggage handled
By your driver.
About an hour
On a clear morning.
Return ride
Booked ahead.
Car seats
Free.
10% off
Cash or military ID.
Check us out
A licensed company you can verify
State of California · Public Utilities Commission
Licensed charter-party carrier
TCP 34179
Anyone can check our authority and insurance status: search “TCP 34179” on the CPUC carrier search.
Business address5488 Waterville Way, Sacramento, CA 95835
Other airports
Other airports from Benicia
Questions
Benicia to SF Cruise Terminal: common questions
How far is the San Francisco cruise terminal from Benicia?+
About 36 mi, usually 45–70 min.
Do you pick up in Southampton?+
Yes, and everywhere else in Benicia.
How early should we leave Benicia?+
About an hour and three quarters before check-in on a weekday.
Can you collect us when we come back?+
Yes, book the return together with the outbound.
Book your Benicia to SF Cruise Terminal ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.