Sonoma, Sonoma County → Pier 27 cruise terminal
Sonoma to San Francisco Cruise Terminal
From Sonoma, the prettiest way to the ship is over the Golden Gate Bridge. Pier 27 is about 45 miles away; we drive you from the Plaza or your home with room for every case.
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
SonomaSF Cruise Terminal
- Distance
- about 45 mi
- Usual drive
- 60–85 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 Sonoma to SF Cruise Terminal
A Sonoma couple fits the sedan; a wedding-anniversary group with luggage, 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
Across the Golden Gate to your ship.
- 1
Plaza pickups
Hotels and homes.
- 2
Eight seats
Friends and family.
- 3
Room for wine
Cases before boarding.
- 4
Golden Gate route
The scenic way in.
The route
The drive from Sonoma to SF Cruise Terminal
Usually just over an hour; weekend mornings in Marin can be busier than you expect.
CA-121 and CA-37 to US-101 in Novato, south through Marin, across the Golden Gate Bridge and along the Marina to The Embarcadero.
Weekend mornings in Marin can be busy; we plan Sonoma pickups with that in mind.
Sonoma Plaza
Or anywhere in Sonoma
CA-37 to US-101
Through Marin
Golden Gate Bridge
Through Marin
Pier 27, or Pier 35 next door
Your documents say which
Pickup time planner
| Your check-in time | Pier | Pickup in Sonoma |
|---|---|---|
| 11:30am | Pier 27 | 9:20am |
| 12:45pm | Pier 27 | 10:35am |
| 2:00pm | Pier 35 | 11:50am |
We work back from your check-in time, add the drive from Sonoma and keep 45 minutes in hand. 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
Tell us the sailing
Pier and check-in.
- 02
Through Marin
And over the Golden Gate.
- 03
Back to Sonoma
After the voyage.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Sonoma to SF Cruise Terminal
Private shuttle
Sonoma door to the terminal entrance.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Couples, celebrations, groups
Drive and park
Drive and garage in the city.
Price
Fuel, toll and daily parking
Best for
Short sailings
Public transport
Bus to Marin, then ferry or Muni.
Price
Several fares
Best for
Light luggage
The Port of San Francisco provides no temporary or overnight parking at the cruise terminals. See ourcruise terminal guide.
Both ends of the trip
Pickup in Sonoma, drop-off at SF Cruise Terminal
Pickup anywhere in Sonoma
From Sonoma Plaza to Sonoma Valley — tell us the address and your driver loads the luggage.
- Sonoma Plaza
- East Sonoma
- West Sonoma
- Sonoma Valley
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
One fare
Per vehicle.
Wine and luggage
Room for both.
Marin traffic planned
Weekend mornings too.
Return booked
After the cruise.
Lobby pickup
From your inn.
Gratuity
Optional.
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 Sonoma
Questions
Sonoma to SF Cruise Terminal: common questions
How far is the San Francisco cruise terminal from Sonoma?+
About 45 mi, usually 60–85 min.
Do you collect from Sonoma inns and hotels?+
Yes, from the lobby.
Can we bring wine to the ship?+
There is room in the vehicle; check your cruise line's rules on bringing wine aboard.
How early should we leave Sonoma?+
About two hours before check-in.
Book your Sonoma to SF Cruise Terminal ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.