Sacramento, Sacramento County → Pier 27 cruise terminal
Sacramento to San Francisco Cruise Terminal
Sacramento cruise passengers face a choice: drive and pay for a San Francisco garage, or be dropped at the pier. Pier 27 is about 87 miles away; we take the party and the luggage 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
SacramentoSF Cruise Terminal
- Distance
- about 87 mi
- Usual drive
- 1 hr 40 min–2 hr 10 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 Sacramento to SF Cruise Terminal
City couples take the sedan; families and friends sailing together, the SUV or 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
Sacramento to the San Francisco piers, about 87 miles.
- 1
Midtown to Natomas
Any address.
- 2
Eight seats
Groups.
- 3
18 bags
Cruise luggage.
- 4
No garage
Dropped at the door.
The route
The drive from Sacramento to SF Cruise Terminal
We collect Sacramento passengers about two and three quarter hours before check-in.
I-80 west across the Yolo Causeway, through Solano County, over the Carquinez and Bay Bridges, and along The Embarcadero.
From Natomas we join I-80 directly; from Midtown and East Sacramento we cross into West Sacramento first.
Downtown
Or anywhere in Sacramento
Yolo Causeway
I-80 west
Bay Bridge
Into San Francisco
Pier 27, or Pier 35 next door
Your documents say which
Pickup time planner
| Your check-in time | Pier | Pickup in Sacramento |
|---|---|---|
| 11:15am | Pier 27 | 8:20am |
| 12:15pm | Pier 27 | 9:20am |
| 1:45pm | Pier 35 | 10:50am |
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
Send the details
Pier, check-in, bags.
- 02
Across the causeway
Then the Bay Bridge.
- 03
Home after
Collected on return.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Sacramento to SF Cruise Terminal
Private shuttle
Sacramento door to the cruise terminal.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Families and groups
Drive and park
Drive yourself and garage near the piers.
Price
Fuel, toll and daily parking
Best for
Short trips
Public transport
Capitol Corridor to Richmond, BART, then Muni.
Price
Several fares
Best for
Light luggage
Cruise terminals have no passenger parking of their own. See ourcruise terminal guide.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Sacramento, drop-off at SF Cruise Terminal
Pickup anywhere in Sacramento
From Downtown to Natomas — tell us the address and your driver loads the luggage.
- Downtown
- Midtown
- East Sacramento
- Land Park
- Natomas
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
No garage bill.
Cases handled
Both ends.
Planned around the causeway
And the Bay Bridge.
Return booked
Disembarkation day.
Car seats
Free.
10% off
Cash or military ID.
Who rides with us
Who books this ride from Sacramento
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 Sacramento
Questions
Sacramento to SF Cruise Terminal: common questions
How far is the San Francisco cruise terminal from Sacramento?+
About 87 mi, usually 1 hr 40 min–2 hr 10 min.
How early do you collect in Sacramento?+
About two and three quarter hours before check-in.
Can we take the train instead?+
Yes, with changes — Capitol Corridor to Richmond, BART, then Muni. Hard with cruise luggage.
Do you take groups?+
Yes, up to eight per vehicle and more vehicles for larger groups.
Book your Sacramento to SF Cruise Terminal ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.