San Diego to Coronado Ferry: Route, Boarding and a Day Out

For the direct Broadway Pier route, board at the ferry terminal at 990 N Harbor Dr in downtown San Diego. San Diego city centre is about an eight-minute drive from Berkshire Motor, a San Diego motel.

Flagship Cruises & Events operates the Coronado Ferry. Arrive at least 10 minutes before a standard sailing, and allow extra time during busy weekends, holidays, conferences and major event release times.

The operator also runs a separate service from the Convention Center, Fifth Avenue Landing, at 600 Convention Way. That route also crosses to Coronado Ferry Landing, but runs on a different sailing pattern.

The Broadway Pier–Coronado Ferry Landing crossing takes 15 minutes, with sailings every 60 minutes. The Convention Center–Coronado route takes 15 minutes and has departures every 30 minutes. Check the official site before you go for the current San Diego ferry schedule and fare details.

A one-way ticket costs $9 for passengers ages 4 and up. Tickets are sold one way, so a round trip requires two tickets. Flagship says tickets apply to the route purchased and can be used on any scheduled departure, subject to vessel capacity.

You can buy tickets online, at kiosks near the boarding areas or at the ticket booth at Broadway Pier. Bicycles are allowed on the Broadway Pier route when space permits. The ferry is ADA accessible, except for the exterior top deck.

Coronado Ferry Landing’s waterfront shopping center combines shops, dining and bay views in one place to start your time ashore. The center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; individual businesses may keep different hours, and some may close on certain holidays.

Live music is offered every Sunday and on Saturdays from Mother’s Day through Labor Day. The center also offers free parking to people patronizing it, a detail to keep in mind if you’re meeting someone who arrives by car rather than ferry.

For more ideas on getting around the city before or after the crossing, consider how to get around San Diego from the hotel.

Hotel del Coronado and Coronado Beach are beyond the Ferry Landing, so plan for another leg after disembarking. MTS Route 904 runs between Coronado City Hall and Ferry Landing via Hotel del Coronado. Route 901 serves Hotel del Coronado and connects Coronado with downtown San Diego, with a downtown stop at Front St. & B St.

MTS says buses on all its routes are accessible by lift or ramp. Check MTS for current route and timetable details before setting out, then choose the connection that fits your beach or hotel stop.

If you’re pairing the ferry with a San Diego park visit on another part of your outing, how to visit Balboa Park from Berkshire Motor Hotel covers that separate plan.

For the return crossing, board at Coronado Ferry Landing and use a ticket for the Broadway Pier route. Since a ticket is valid for its purchased route and departures depend on vessel capacity, leave room in your plans rather than relying on a specific sailing when the service is busy.

Once you reach Broadway Pier, you’re back on the downtown waterfront. If your day includes both the Ferry Landing and the beach, it helps to account for the bus connection to Hotel del Coronado before choosing when to head back to the pier.

How long is the ferry from San Diego to Coronado?

The crossing from Broadway Pier to Coronado Ferry Landing takes 15 minutes.

How much does the Coronado ferry cost?

The one-way fare is $9 for ages 4 and up. Buy two one-way tickets for a round trip.

Where does the San Diego to Coronado ferry leave from?

The direct service leaves from Broadway Pier at 990 N Harbor Dr, San Diego.

Can you take a bicycle on the Coronado ferry?

Bicycles are allowed on the Broadway Pier–Coronado Ferry Landing route when space permits.