Good to know
- Tickets
- Free for pedestrians and cyclists. Vehicles pay an electronic toll heading south into San Francisco.
- Time needed
- One to two hours to walk across and back.
- Best time
- Morning for fewer crowds and better visibility.
- Getting there
- Bus from downtown or walk from the Presidio area.
Itineraries with Golden Gate Bridge
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Golden Gate and Presidio
How Golden Gate Bridge fits into a day.- 9:00Crissy FieldCrissy Field
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Golden Gate Bridge questions
Can you walk on the Golden Gate Bridge?
Yes. A pedestrian walkway runs along the east side.
Is there a toll to cross the Golden Gate Bridge?
No toll for pedestrians or cyclists. Southbound vehicles pay a toll.
How long does it take to walk across the Golden Gate Bridge?
About 30 minutes one way at a steady pace.
