Experience San Francisco Fleet Week and leave the driving to us!
Take the SMART train and the Larkspur Ferry to San Francisco's Fleet Week. Leave your car at home and enjoy a beautiful day along the San Francisco waterfront. Take the whole family to celebrate the arrival of the naval fleet and watch the inspiring U.S. Navy Blue Angels air show.
FAMILY FUN
Youth (0-18) and seniors (65+) ride FREE on the SMART train and the Connect Larkspur Shuttle. Fleet Week offers fun for the whole family including FREE tours of amphibious carriers, cutters, destroyers, and cruisers docked at the San Francisco Embarcadero.
FREE TOURS OF NAVY SHIPS
Free ship tours will be offered at Piers 27 and 35 along the San Francisco waterfront from October 7–12, except on October 9. Visitors can climb aboard the visiting ships and get a glimpse into the day-to-day lives of the sailors. Ship tours are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis. View the Ship Tours schedule.
PARADE OF SHIPS
Celebrate the arrival of the Fleet on Friday, October 9. The Parade of Ships is FREE to attend and begins at 11:00 AM along the San Francisco waterfront. Take SMART to the Larkspur station and connect to the Larkspur Ferry for service to San Francisco.
Connect to the Larkspur Ferry: From the SMART Larkspur station, the Larkspur Ferry Terminal is a 0.5 mile walk along the pedestrian bridge and Sir Francis Drake Blvd. You can also ride the Connect Larkspur shuttle to the Ferry Terminal. The fare is $1.50 one-way, and $0.75 for persons with disabilities. Youth (0-18) and Senior (65+) ride free on the shuttle. Reservations to ride the shuttle are recommended.
PARADE OF SHIPS ITINERARY – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
SMART Train #
Train departs Windsor station
Train arrives at Larkspur station
Larkspur Ferry departs for San Francisco
Ferry arrives at the SF Embarcadero
15
8:02 AM
9:26 AM
10:10 AM
10:45 AM
AIR SHOW
Watch the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and other military and aviation performers during San Francisco Fleet Week's Air Show, October 9–11, 2026, from 12:00-4:00 PM. Held annually along the San Francisco waterfront between the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, the free air show can be viewed from various points along the waterfront, with ticketed viewing areas also available.
From the San Francisco Ferry Building, you can ride SF Muni to the Marina Green for waterfront viewing. For more information, including ticketed viewing options and the full air show lineup, visit Fleet Week San Francisco – Air Show.
AIR SHOW ITINERARY – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
SMART Train #
Train departs Windsor station
Train arrives at Larkspur station
Larkspur Ferry departs for San Francisco
Ferry arrives at the SF Embarcadero
15
8:02 AM
9:26 AM
10:10 AM
10:45 AM
AIR SHOW ITINERARY – SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 & 11
SMART Train #
Train departs Windsor station
Train arrives at Larkspur station
Larkspur Ferry departs for San Francisco
Ferry arrives at the SF Embarcadero
3
8:19 AM
9:43 AM
10:00 AM
10:35 AM
PLAN YOUR TRIP
TRAIN SCHEDULE - View the weekday and weekend train schedule. There are 14 SMART stations serving Marin and Sonoma Counties.
CONNECT TO THE LARKSPUR FERRY - There are two ways to connect to the Larkspur Ferry Terminal.
Walk: From the SMART Larkspur station, the Larkspur Ferry Terminal is a 0.5 mile walk along the pedestrian bridge and Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
$10 SAIL & RAIL COMBO TICKET - SMART offers a $10 Rail and Sail combo ticket each way, to ride the train and ferry. This combo ticket is available to purchase only on the SMART eTickets App.
WEEKEND DAY PASS - SMART’s Weekend Day Pass is ideal for trips on Saturdays or Sundays. This pass offers unlimited train rides for one weekend day, and costs $10 for adults and $5 for persons with disabilities. The weekend pass is available on the SMART eTickets App.
CLIPPER CARD - SMART and Golden Gate Ferry accept Clipper Cards, the same payment system used by other Bay Area transit providers. You can buy a Clipper card and add value online or at the fare machines located at all SMART stations. SMART riders who pay with Clipper receive transfer discounts when transferring to and from participating transit systems.
PARKING -FREE day-use parking is available at the following SMART stations: Windsor, Sonoma County Airport, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Petaluma Downtown, Petaluma North, Novato San Marin, Novato Downtown, Novato Hamilton, and Larkspur. Day-use parking is complimentary from 4:00 AM - 11:59 PM.
CUSTOMER SERVICE - If you need assistance planning a trip call our Customer Service line at 707-794-3330 (TTY 711) or email us at customerservice@sonomamarintrain.org. Customer Service is available from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
