Coronado Ferry from San Diego: 2026 cost, schedule and where it docks
The Flagship ferry costs $9 one way (ages 4 and up) and takes about 15 minutes. It runs from Broadway Pier every 60 minutes and from the Convention Center every 30 minutes, landing at the Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 1st St.
- One-way fare
- $9
- Ride time
- 15 min
- Broadway Pier
- Hourly
- Convention Center
- Every 30 min
Ages 4 and up, per Flagship
Both Coronado routes
4:50 a.m. to 10 p.m. departures
9:25 a.m. to 10:55 p.m. departures
The short version
- $9 one way, ages 4+; 15-minute ride
- Broadway Pier (990 N Harbor Dr): hourly, 4:50 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Convention Center (600 Convention Way): every 30 min, 9:25 a.m. to 10:55 p.m.
- Lands at Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 1st St
- MTS adult single fare rose to $3 on Oct 1, 2026
The Flagship Cruises ferry to Coronado costs $9 one way for riders age 4 and up, per the operator's own route pages. The crossing takes about 15 minutes. There are two downtown departure points, and both land at the Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 1st Street.
Flagship Coronado ferry at a glance
| Broadway Pier route | Convention Center route | |
|---|---|---|
| Dock downtown | 990 N Harbor Dr, San Diego 92101 | 600 Convention Way (Fifth Avenue Landing), San Diego 92101 |
| Frequency | Every 60 minutes | Every 30 minutes |
| Departs downtown | 4:50 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | 9:25 a.m. to 10:55 p.m. |
| Departs Coronado | 5:10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. | 9:10 a.m. to 10:40 p.m. |
| One way | $9 (ages 4+) | $9 (ages 4+) |
| Bikes | Allowed, space permitting | Allowed, space permitting |
Dock downtown
- Broadway Pier route
- 990 N Harbor Dr, San Diego 92101
- Convention Center route
- 600 Convention Way (Fifth Avenue Landing), San Diego 92101
Frequency
- Broadway Pier route
- Every 60 minutes
- Convention Center route
- Every 30 minutes
Departs downtown
- Broadway Pier route
- 4:50 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Convention Center route
- 9:25 a.m. to 10:55 p.m.
Departs Coronado
- Broadway Pier route
- 5:10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Convention Center route
- 9:10 a.m. to 10:40 p.m.
One way
- Broadway Pier route
- $9 (ages 4+)
- Convention Center route
- $9 (ages 4+)
Bikes
- Broadway Pier route
- Allowed, space permitting
- Convention Center route
- Allowed, space permitting
Source: Flagship Cruises & Events ferry route pages, checked October 28, 2026. Schedules can change on holidays and event nights.
The ride is short, so the open upper deck is worth a few minutes of wind.
Ferry vs bridge vs bus
Getting from downtown to Coronado
| Ferry | Drive the bridge | MTS bus 901 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $9 one way | No toll (tolls ended June 27, 2002); parking extra | $3 adult single fare since Oct 1, 2026 |
| Frequency | Hourly or every 30 min, by route | Whenever you go | About every 15 to 30 min on the Nov 2021 timetable we found; verify at sdmts.com |
| Where it drops you | Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 1st St | Wherever you park | Stops listed include Hotel del Coronado and Palm Ave & 9th St; the Ferry Landing is not a listed stop |
| Bikes | Allowed, space permitting | Not allowed on the bridge (no bike or pedestrian access outside two annual events) | Not confirmed |
Ferry
- Cost
- $9 one way
- Frequency
- Hourly or every 30 min, by route
- Where it drops you
- Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 1st St
- Bikes
- Allowed, space permitting
Drive the bridge
- Cost
- No toll (tolls ended June 27, 2002); parking extra
- Frequency
- Whenever you go
- Where it drops you
- Wherever you park
- Bikes
- Not allowed on the bridge (no bike or pedestrian access outside two annual events)
MTS bus 901
- Cost
- $3 adult single fare since Oct 1, 2026
- Frequency
- About every 15 to 30 min on the Nov 2021 timetable we found; verify at sdmts.com
- Where it drops you
- Stops listed include Hotel del Coronado and Palm Ave & 9th St; the Ferry Landing is not a listed stop
- Bikes
- Not confirmed
From the landing it is a short walk to restaurants, with Orange Avenue beyond.
From the Ferry Landing to the Hotel del. We did not find a year-round shuttle or bus that links the two. La Jolla Mom (2024) describes the walk as about an hour, so most visitors bike (bikes ride the ferry for the same fare) or take bus 901, which does stop at the Hotel del but not at the landing. Our Hotel del without staying guide covers visiting and parking.
Heading to a game or flying in? See getting to Petco Park without driving and airport to downtown, cheapest. Military families should also check military discounts in San Diego.
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SOURCES
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- PrimaryFlagship Ferry Routes
Flagship Cruises & Events · Checked October 28, 2026
Fares, routes, frequency, dock addresses, bike policy
Flagship Cruises & Events · Checked October 28, 2026
Full departure times, ticket rules, arrival guidance
- PrimaryCommuter Ferry Service
Flagship Cruises & Events · Checked October 28, 2026
Free weekday commuter ferry for locals and military community
- PrimaryMTS fare chart
San Diego MTS · Checked October 28, 2026
$3.00 adult single fare
Times of San Diego · September 30, 2026
Single ride rises to $3 on Oct 1, 2026
Coronado Times · April 27, 2026
Route 904 dates June 7 to Sept 7, 2026
- BackgroundSan Diego-Coronado Bridge
Wikipedia · Checked October 28, 2026
Tolls ended June 27, 2002; no bike or pedestrian access
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