Driving from San Jose to a cruise at Port of San Francisco? It is about 50 miles, about 1 hour by car. Portside is expanding here, so join the waitlist and we will work to hold you a guaranteed spot near the terminal before you sail.
Port of San Francisco is about 50 miles from San Jose, roughly 1 hour by car via US-101 North to the Embarcadero. Portside is not at San Francisco yet, so join the waitlist and, if you sign up 90+ days out, we will work to secure you a reserved spot near James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27 on the Embarcadero.
From San Jose, the drive to Port of San Francisco runs about 50 miles and takes about 1 hour. Take US-101 North to the Embarcadero. Cruises depart from the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27 on the Embarcadero. On a full sailing day the closest spaces go first, so knowing your parking plan before you leave San Jose saves a scramble after the drive.
San Francisco's Pier 27 terminal draws Northern California cruisers, many driving in from across the Bay Area and beyond. Downtown San Francisco parking is costly and scarce, so reserved off-site parking with a shuttle is in real demand. Port of San Francisco is served by Princess, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity, so whichever line you are sailing from San Jose, the parking challenge is the same: a guaranteed spot near the terminal with a shuttle beats circling a full garage on embarkation morning.
It is free, and it is how we decide where to open next. If your cruise is 90 or more days out, that gives us the runway to secure a lot near Port of San Francisco and hold a spot for you before you sail. Add your details and we will email you the moment San Francisco parking opens.
Portside is live at Port Canaveral now: $14.95 a day, free shuttle, guaranteed reservation.
Reserve Port Canaveral parkingPort of San Francisco is about 50 miles from San Jose, roughly 1 hour by car via US-101 North to the Embarcadero. Cruises depart from the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27 on the Embarcadero. Portside does not have a lot at San Francisco yet, so join the free waitlist and, if you sign up at least 90 days before you sail, we will work to hold a reserved spot near the terminal for you.
Plan on about 1 hour from San Jose, taking US-101 North to the Embarcadero. Downtown San Francisco parking is costly and scarce, so reserved off-site parking with a shuttle is in real demand. Leaving earlier on embarkation morning gives you a cushion if traffic is heavy.
Not yet, Portside is still expanding to Port of San Francisco. Join the San Francisco waitlist free, and when we secure a partner lot near the terminal we email waitlisted cruisers first, prioritizing anyone sailing 90 or more days out.
Port of San Francisco is served by Princess, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity. Many of those cruisers drive in from San Jose and across the region, which is exactly why reserved parking with a free terminal shuttle is in demand here.
From $14.95 a day, free shuttle straight to your terminal, no hidden fees.
Rates start at $14.95/day. Weekend and peak sail dates, and last-minute bookings, can be higher based on demand and the day of the week. Your exact daily rate is always shown before you pay.