More than a million passengers have taken the Alameda Seaplane ferry route since debuting on July 1, 2021, San Francisco Bay Ferry and the City of Alameda announced Feb. 12.
The weekday Alameda Seaplane ferry route linking Alameda Point to downtown San Francisco has averaged about 1,500 riders daily, the second busiest weekday service on the SF Bay Ferry system.
Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft called the milestone a huge accomplishment.
“Our dedicated ferry riders…know that Seaplane offers an unbeatable commute—less than 20 minutes to San Francisco with…bike-friendly access,” Ashcraft said.
“The City of Alameda looks forward to continuing its strong partnership with WETA to enhance the ferry experience for our residents for years to come,” he added.
WETA is the San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority, which operates the ferry system.
The route’s robust ridership reflects the system’s recovery across its routes. SF Bay Ferry said that in 2024 it experienced a 16% surge in ridership and is projecting continued growth this year.
“Connecting communities like Alameda’s west end to San Francisco is a great example of the ferry’s mission to provide safe, reliable and affordable transit across the Bay Area,” SF Bay Ferry Board Chair Jim Wunderman said.