San Francisco Ferry Building luggage storage

All about the San Francisco Ferry Building

The San Francisco Ferry Building is a lot grander than it sounds. Built in 1898, this building, with its iconic clock tower, has been a major part of the public transportation infrastructure of San Francisco for well over a century. Although the construction of bridges reduced ferry traffic on the Bay, the building has found a new life as an embarkation point for cruises to Alcatraz and the Farallon Islands, as well as more conventional ferry routes across the bay. It's also the home of the famous Ferry Building Marketplace, an absolute foodie paradise in a city that already has plenty of great places to eat.

If you're taking a ferry from one side of the bay to the other or a pleasure cruise to some of the San Francisco Bay's top attractions, it's always a good idea to find luggage storage near the Ferry Building. Instead of trying to find a storage locker, consider storing luggage with Bounce at our main location at 101A Clay Street. We partner with local businesses at top locations throughout the city, and we can store any size of bags for as long as you need, whether that's an hour or an entire day.

How does the luggage storage process work at the San Francisco Ferry Building?

• Effortless booking: Using the convenient Bounce app, you can always search for the ideal luggage storage location near the San Francisco Ferry Building. Whether you plan ahead or book on the spot like many locals do, it's easy to find a place to store your things near the pier.
• Secure payments: Transactions are securely processed through the app, so you don't need cash or coins. That makes for a much easier and more streamlined service.
• Flexible storage periods: Unlike lockers that charge by the hour, Bounce offers a flat daily rate, allowing you to store your luggage for as long as needed without worrying about hourly fees.
• Guaranteed space: One benefit to booking in advance is that you'll know your storage area is reserved. Lockers are on a first-come, first-served basis.

How to get to and from the San Francisco Ferry Building

The San Francisco Ferry Building, located at 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94111, is well-connected to the rest of the City by the Bay. Here are the highlights on how to get around:

Ferry services

• Golden Gate Ferry: Regular services to Sausalito (30 mins) and Larkspur (45 mins).
• San Francisco Bay Ferry: Connects to Alameda (20 mins), Oakland (25 mins), Vallejo (1h), and South San Francisco (40 mins).
• Blue & Gold Fleet: Provides service to Tiburon (30 mins) and sightseeing cruises around the bay.

Local transportation

Muni (San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency)

• Muni Metro: The Embarcadero Station, located a short walk from the Ferry Building, serves the J, K, L, M, N, and T lines.
• Muni Buses: Various bus routes, including 1-California, 14-Mission, 21-Hayes, and 38-Geary, serve stops near the Ferry Building.
• Historic Streetcars: The F Market & Wharves line runs along the Embarcadero, connecting to Fisherman’s Wharf and Market Street.

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)

Embarcadero Station

This BART station is located approximately five minutes on foot from the Ferry Building:

• Richmond Line: Connects to Berkeley and Richmond.
• Antioch Line: Travels through Oakland and to Pittsburg/Bay Point.
• Dublin/Pleasanton Line: Connects to East Bay cities.
• Millbrae/SFO Line: Provides access to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (30 mins).

Airport Transfers

For airport transfers, the San Francisco Ferry Building offers a convenient route to San Francisco International Airport. Take the Millbrae/SFO Line from the Embarcadero BART Station. the entire trip will take about half an hour.

Oakland International Airport is also accessible via BART from Embarcadero Station to Coliseum Station, then transferring to the BART Oakland Airport Connector (45 minutes total).

In San Francisco, the ferry is more than just another way to get around, and the Ferry Building is more than just another port. Whether you want to take a cruise to enjoy incredible views of the Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge, or are heading out to the atmospheric former prison on Alcatraz, finding luggage storage near the Ferry Building is never a bad idea. Leave your bags with us and explore this fascinating city hands-free.