All Bay Area Bridge Tolls
The San Francisco Bay Area has 8 toll bridges. The Golden Gate Bridge is the most expensive at $10.25-$11.25 depending on payment method. The other 7 are state-owned and charge a flat $8.50 since January 1, 2026. All bridges are cashless and accept FasTrak. Here is every rate for every bridge.
Bay Area Bridge Tolls by Route Number
Searching for a bridge by its highway number? Every state-owned crossing (SR-92, SR-84, I-680, I-580, SR-160, I-80) charges a flat $8.50 in 2026. Only the Golden Gate Bridge (US-101) costs more. Tap a route to jump to its full guide.
FasTrak rate shown. State-owned bridges charge the same $8.50 by pay-by-plate or invoice in 2026; the Golden Gate Bridge is $10.50 plate / $11.25 invoice (effective July 1, 2026). Two crossings share I-80: the Bay Bridge (San Francisco-Oakland) and the Carquinez Bridge (Crockett-Vallejo).
2026 Toll Rate Comparison
| Bridge | Route | FasTrak | Pay-by-Plate | Carpool | HOV Req | Toll Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate Bridge | US-101 | $10.25 | $10.50 | $8.25 | 3+ | Southbound only |
| San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge | I-80 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $4.25 | 3+ | Westbound only |
| Richmond-San Rafael Bridge | I-580 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $4.25 | 3+ | Westbound only |
| San Mateo-Hayward Bridge | SR-92 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $4.25 | 3+ | Westbound only |
| Dumbarton Bridge | SR-84 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $4.25 | 3+ | Westbound only |
| Antioch Bridge | SR-160 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $4.25 | 3+ | Northbound only |
| Benicia-Martinez Bridge | I-680 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $4.25 | 3+ | Northbound only |
| Carquinez Bridge | I-80 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $4.25 | 3+ | Eastbound only |
State-bridge rates effective January 1, 2026; Golden Gate rates are the FY2026-27 schedule (effective July 1, 2026). On the seven BATA bridges, FasTrak, pay-by-plate, and invoice all cost $8.50 in 2026; prices split by payment method from January 2027. BATA carpool discounts (3+ occupants) apply weekdays 5-10 AM and 3-7 PM only.
Key Differences Between the Golden Gate and Other Bridges
Golden Gate Bridge
- - Operated independently by the GGB Highway and Transportation District
- - Higher toll: $10.25 FasTrak, $10.50 license plate, $11.25 invoice
- - Requires 3+ occupants for carpool rate
- - Carpool rate: $8.25 at all hours (saves $2.00 off FasTrak)
- - Movable median barrier changes lane configuration
- - Pedestrians and cyclists can walk/bike across
7 State-Owned Bridges (BATA)
- - All operated by Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA)
- - Standard toll: flat $8.50 in 2026, same for FasTrak, plate, and invoice
- - 3+ occupants required for the carpool rate (uniform since Jan 2026)
- - Carpool rate: $4.25, weekdays 5-10 AM and 3-7 PM only
- - One flat rate at all hours (Bay Bridge congestion pricing suspended since 2020)
- - No pedestrian or bicycle access on most bridges
Bridge Details
Golden Gate Bridge (US-101) - $10.25 FasTrak
Carpool requires FasTrak Flex set to position 3 and applies at all hours. Tolls southbound only. FY2026-27 rates took effect July 1, 2026; the next step of the board-adopted schedule lands July 1, 2027.
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge (I-80) - $8.50 FasTrak
One flat rate at all hours: peak/off-peak congestion pricing was suspended in April 2020 and has not returned. Carpool (3+) is $4.25 weekdays 5-10 AM and 3-7 PM; a standard FasTrak tag qualifies here, unlike the other bridges which require FasTrak Flex.
Full Bay Bridge guide: tolls, carpool hours & FAQ →Richmond-San Rafael Bridge (I-580) - $8.50 FasTrak
Tolls collected westbound, toward San Rafael. Carpool discount (3+ occupants) applies weekday commute hours with FasTrak Flex. First state-owned bridge converting to open-road tolling (began January 2026).
Full Richmond-San Rafael Bridge guide: tolls, carpool hours & FAQ →San Mateo-Hayward Bridge (SR-92) - $8.50 FasTrak
Longest fixed-link bridge in California at 7 miles. Carpool rate (3+ occupants) applies weekdays 5-10 AM and 3-7 PM with FasTrak Flex.
Full San Mateo Bridge guide: tolls, carpool hours & FAQ →Dumbarton Bridge (SR-84) - $8.50 FasTrak
Shortest bridge across San Francisco Bay at 1.63 miles. Popular with Silicon Valley commuters linking the East Bay to the Peninsula.
Full Dumbarton Bridge guide: tolls, carpool hours & FAQ →Antioch Bridge (SR-160) - $8.50 FasTrak
Also known as the Senator John Nejedly Bridge. The least-trafficked Bay Area toll bridge. Tolls collected northbound, from Antioch toward Sherman Island.
Full Antioch Bridge guide: tolls, carpool hours & FAQ →Benicia-Martinez Bridge (I-680) - $8.50 FasTrak
A second span opened in 2007. Tolls collected northbound, toward Benicia, at the plaza on the Martinez side.
Full Benicia-Martinez Bridge guide: tolls, carpool hours & FAQ →Carquinez Bridge (I-80) - $8.50 FasTrak
The newer suspension span opened in 2003. Tolls collected eastbound, from Crockett toward Vallejo, at the plaza on the Vallejo side.
Full Carquinez Bridge guide: tolls, carpool hours & FAQ →One FasTrak Works on All 8 Bridges
A single FasTrak transponder works on all 8 Bay Area toll bridges, plus express lanes throughout the region. The FasTrak Flex model also gives you carpool discounts on every bridge. One account, one transponder, all bridges covered.
FasTrak also works on all California toll roads and bridges, including the ones in Orange County (73, 133, 241, 261), LA Metro ExpressLanes, and the Coronado Bridge in San Diego.
Get FasTrak →Annual Cost: 5-Day Commuter Comparison
How much does a daily round-trip commute cost per year on each bridge? Based on 10 toll crossings per week, 50 weeks per year.
| Bridge | FasTrak/Year | Pay-by-Plate/Year | Carpool/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate | $5,125 | $5,250 | $4,125 |
| Bay | $4,250 | $4,250 | $2,125 |
| Richmond-San Rafael | $4,250 | $4,250 | $2,125 |
| San Mateo-Hayward | $4,250 | $4,250 | $2,125 |
| Dumbarton | $4,250 | $4,250 | $2,125 |
| Antioch | $4,250 | $4,250 | $2,125 |
| Benicia-Martinez | $4,250 | $4,250 | $2,125 |
| Carquinez | $4,250 | $4,250 | $2,125 |
Based on 10 crossings/week x 50 weeks. Tolls are one-direction only on all bridges. Use our calculator for custom estimates.