Vacaville, Solano County → Pier 27 cruise terminal
Vacaville to San Francisco Cruise Terminal
Sailing from San Francisco means getting the whole party, and two weeks of luggage, from Vacaville to Pier 27 inside your check-in window. It is about 55 miles; we do it in one vehicle, at one flat price.
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
VacavilleSF Cruise Terminal
- Distance
- about 55 mi
- Usual drive
- 70–95 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 Vacaville to SF Cruise Terminal
Two couples with cruise cases fit the SUV; a Vacaville family reunion at sea fits the Ford 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
From Vacaville to the gangway, nobody drives.
- 1
Leisure Town pickups
At the door, bags loaded.
- 2
Eight seats
Family reunions at sea.
- 3
Formal-night luggage
Garment bags lie flat.
- 4
Two bridges, one ride
Carquinez and Bay.
The route
The drive from Vacaville to SF Cruise Terminal
Weekday mornings the Bay Bridge sets the pace; cruise check-ins are usually late morning, so we leave Vacaville with time to spare.
We take I-80 west through Fairfield and Vallejo, cross the Carquinez and Bay Bridges, and follow The Embarcadero north to the cruise terminal.
If you are flying in to join a cruise instead, we also meet passengers at SFO and bring them to a San Francisco hotel the night before.
Browns Valley
Or anywhere in Vacaville
I-80 west
Through Fairfield and Vallejo
Bay Bridge
Into San Francisco
Pier 27 terminal entrance
Bags unloaded at the door
Pickup time planner
| Your check-in time | Pier | Pickup in Vacaville |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00am | Pier 27 | 8:40am |
| 12:30pm | Pier 27 | 10:10am |
| 1:30pm | Pier 35 | 11:10am |
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 the sailing
Line, ship, pier and check-in.
- 02
Count the cases
So the right vehicle comes.
- 03
Collected in Vacaville
Straight to the pier.
Compare your options
Ways to get from Vacaville to SF Cruise Terminal
Private shuttle
Vacaville to the terminal doors, no parking to arrange.
Price
One flat rate per vehicle, shown before you book
Best for
Reunions and multi-generation cruises
Drive and park
A week in a city garage near the piers.
Price
Fuel, toll and daily parking
Best for
Two people, short sailings
Public transport
Train from Fairfield–Vacaville, then BART and a walk.
Price
Several fares
Best for
One light bag
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 Vacaville, drop-off at SF Cruise Terminal
Pickup anywhere in Vacaville
From Browns Valley to Downtown Vacaville — tell us the address and your driver loads the luggage.
- Browns Valley
- Vaca Valley
- Leisure Town
- Downtown Vacaville
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
Suitcases and garment bags
Loaded with care.
Fare fixed in advance
For the whole van.
Check-in timing
Pickup worked back from it.
Homecoming ride
Booked with the outbound.
Seats for grandchildren
Free.
10% for cash or military ID
One per ride.
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 Vacaville
Questions
Vacaville to SF Cruise Terminal: common questions
How far is the San Francisco cruise terminal from Vacaville?+
About 55 mi, usually 70–95 min.
Can you collect us in Leisure Town?+
Yes, at your door, with the luggage loaded for you.
What if our ship is late back?+
We agree a pickup window and wait while you disembark.
Can we stop for a passenger in Fairfield on the way?+
Tell us when you book and we will plan the extra pickup.
Book your Vacaville to SF Cruise Terminal ride
One flat rate per vehicle, confirmed before you book. Flights tracked. Car seats free.