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Free Ferry Ride Day: SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday (Until 2025)

Every Friday Through December 27th.
Friday, December 27, 2024 - 6:30 am to 8:25 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free rides every Friday on San Francisco Richmond Ferries from November 1 to end of 2024. No reservations required but seats are first come first served

San Francisco Ferry Building | 1 Ferry Bldg., San Francisco, CA

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Free Ferry Ride Day: SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday (Until 2025)

San Francisco Bay Ferry just announced that ferry rides between Richmond and Downtown San Francisco will be free Friday from November 1 through the end of 2024.

Ferry Nice!!!!

The ferry ride is approximately 35 minutes and takes off from Gate E2 at the Downtown SF Terminal at the Ferry Building just behind the Ferry Plaza. Richmond to San Francisco is a “Zone 1” trip and is normally $4.70 each way for Clipper, paper or mobile tickets.

The ferry is first come first served for most trips and reservations are not available.

Ferry Times and Frequencies

  • From Richmond to San Francisco ferries start at 6:30am with the last one departing at 8:25pm. There are 14 ferries a day.
  • From San Francisco to Richmond ferries start at 7:15am with the last one departing at 8:05pm. There are 12 ferries a day.
  • Please note November 4th there’s a schedule change – with a few ferry times being adjusted between 5 and 20 minutes. Typically there are more ferries in the morning and evening commute hours, with fewer between 10:45a and 4p

h/t San Francisco Chronicle

 

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free rides every Friday on San Francisco Richmond Ferries from November 1 to end of 2024. No reservations required but seats are first come first served
Categories: *Top Pick*, Discount Tix / Promo Codes, Downtown San Francisco, In Person
Address: 1 Ferry Bldg., San Francisco, CA

Friday, December 27, 2024

9:00 am   Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)  FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
10:00 am   SF’s Winter Wonderland Free Ice Skating at Thrive City (Dec. 26-27)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP if you bring your own skates - Don’t worry if you don’t have skates! Complimentary rentals (child size one through adult size 12) will be available for a $5 suggested donation to the Warriors Community Foundation in support of education and youth development to promote thriving students, schools and communities.
10:00 am   SF’s “Winter Wonderland”: Free Ice Skating, Santa & DJ Skate Party 2024  FREE*
*Free with RSVP - Ice skating sessions are between 20-30 minutes. Space is limited to first come first served. Eventbrite registrations will receive priority admission until capacity is reached. A limited amount of walk-ups may be available. Complimentary rentals (child size one through adult size 12) will be available for a $5 suggested donation to the Warriors Community Foundation
11:00 am   “Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)  FREE*
*Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City. Please note promotion might end at any time
2:30 pm   Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 3rd Night  FREE
5:00 pm   $1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)  FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
6:00 pm   2024 Lakeview/OMI Kwanzaa Celebration (SF)  FREE*
*No RSVP Required
7:00 pm   SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
7:00 pm   Free “Rush Hour Comedy Night” Friday Night (San Francisco)  FREE*
*RSVP Required
7:00 pm   San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)  FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pm   Pre NYE Stand-Up Comedy w/ Kiry Shabazz (NBC / Hulu) Dec. 27-28  FREE*
*Free with RSVP and secret code SOFTOPENING (normally $25) - Please bring cash for donations
7:00 pm   Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)  FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pm   FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)  FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pm   “Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)  FREE*
*RSVP Required
8:00 pm   “The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
8:00 pm   SF’s 17-Year Run “Secret Improv Society” (Fridays & Saturdays)  $20*
*Normally $25, use secret code FUNCHEAP for $5 off tickets
10:00 pm   SF’s Free Late Night “Crazy Funny Asians” 10pm Comedy Show (Friday Nights)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 door tickets also available
10:00 pm   Secret Guest List: “Special NYE Week Show” Cobb’s Free Comedy Late Night (Dec. 27)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Must arrive 30 minutes early for guaranteed entry. All shows are 18 & over with valid photo ID. Like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum.
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