Using Clipper on Golden Gate Transit and Ferry

Clipper is available for all Golden Gate bus and ferry routes. Golden Gate Transit and Ferry customers can add cash value to their Clipper cards and automatically receive the Ride Value or Frequent Ferry Rider discounts.

Using Clipper on Golden Gate Transit ferries:

Clipper card readers are installed at the Larkspur and San Francisco Ferry Terminal fare gates. Before entering the Ferry Terminal, look for the gate for your ferry route and tag your card to the correct card reader by placing it flat against the Clipper logo on the card reader and hold until you hear the beep.The card reader will show the remaining balance on your card.

Please note: Passengers on the Sausalito Ferry to San Francisco will tag the card reader as they leave the ferry terminal in San Francisco.

Using Clipper on Golden Gate Transit buses:

When riding the bus, you must also tag off when exiting . This ensures that you are charged the correct amount. Otherwise, you may be assessed the highest discounted fare in the Golden Gate Transit system.

Download the Golden Transit and Ferry customer guide to learn more about using your Clipper card on Golden Gate vehicles