San Diego to Coronado by Ferry — Skip the Bridge
The Coronado Bridge is one span the whole island shares. The ferry isn't. We drive you to the dock; you glide across the bay. Here's how to do it right.
Ride to the ferry: (858) 522-0264TL;DR
To reach Coronado without the bridge: EGT drives you to the Broadway Pier ferry landing downtown (flat rate, no surge), you take the ~15-minute Coronado ferry (Flagship Cruises) across to the Coronado Ferry Landing, and you skip the bridge entirely. Best for tourists, Hotel del Coronado, events, and any time the bridge is backed up. EGT can also handle the Coronado-side leg. Call (858) 522-0264.
Why the ferry beats the bridge
Coronado is reached by car via a single span — the Coronado Bridge — so every car, rideshare, and delivery shares one chokepoint. At rush hour, during big events, on summer weekends, and especially on NASCAR weekend, that bridge backs up and rideshare surges right when you're trying to leave. The bay ferry bypasses all of it: a short, genuinely scenic crossing with skyline views, no traffic, no bridge.
The bridge-free route, step by step
- EGT picks you up anywhere in metro San Diego, at your door.
- We drop you at the Broadway Pier ferry landing (900 N. Harbor Dr) — a quick downtown run that never touches the bridge. That's a flat downtown Zone ride ($65, or $40 for 1K members), no surge.
- You ride the ~15-minute ferry across the bay to the Coronado Ferry Landing.
- On the island, it's a short hop to Hotel del Coronado, the beach, or your event — EGT can run that Coronado-side leg too.
- Return the same way, relaxed, while bridge traffic stacks up.
Coronado ferry — the practical details
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Operator | Flagship Cruises & Events |
| From | Broadway Pier (900 N. Harbor Dr) & the Convention Center landing |
| To | Coronado Ferry Landing (shops & restaurants on the bay) |
| Crossing | About 15 minutes |
| Frequency | Roughly hourly; early-morning to mid/late evening (varies by day) |
| Fare | Modest per-person fare; free weekday commuter window for locals & military — confirm current pricing with Flagship |
Schedule & fares: Flagship Cruises — Broadway Pier route · Coronado Ferry Landing. Always confirm the current sailing times and fare before you travel.
When EGT + ferry is the move
- Tourists & date nights: the crossing is part of the experience — arrive at Hotel del Coronado relaxed, not road-weary.
- Events on the island: weddings, dinners, and especially NASCAR weekend (Jun 19–21), when the bridge is the bottleneck.
- Beating bridge traffic at rush hour or on a packed summer Saturday.
- No parking on the island — Coronado parking is tight; the ferry sidesteps it.
Prefer to go straight over? EGT also runs direct door-to-Coronado over the bridge — see the Coronado car service page and the rate ladder.
Take the bay, not the bridge
Flat-rate ride to the ferry landing, no surge — then the scenic 15-minute crossing to Coronado.
Call (858) 522-0264Sources: Flagship Cruises & Events (Coronado ferry routes/schedule); Coronado Ferry Landing. Fares and sailing times change — confirm with Flagship. EGT pricing per the rate ladder. Last updated June 2026.