Can I pay cash on Golden Gate Bridge?


Can I pay cash on Golden Gate Bridge? There are four easy ways to pay a Golden Gate Bridge toll - a FasTrak Account, License Plate Account, One-Time Payment, and Toll Invoice. Tolls may be paid using credit card, cash, check or money order, and can be paid online, by phone, or in person.


Does it cost money to walk across the Golden Gate Bridge?

It's free to walk or bike across the Golden Gate Bridge. The pedestrian walkway is the east sidewalk that runs along the east (bay) side of the bridge. Bikes ride on either side, according to the daily schedule. Drivers pay a toll ($9.40) but only coming into San Francisco.


Why is the toll on the Golden Gate Bridge so expensive?

The toll increases are part of separate five-year programs that were approved by the Water Emergency Transportation Authority and the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District in recent years to address rising operational costs and low ridership numbers since the pandemic.


How do I avoid tolls on Golden Gate Bridge?

Just drive over the bridge north-bound out of San Francisco. The toll is only collected south-bound into San Francisco. If you don't want to pay any tolls to get back to San Francisco, then circle the bay clockwise. Detour over the Benicia-Martinez Bridge as that is the bridge that is toll-free south-bound.


How do I know if I owe a toll in California?

To check if you owe toll in California, call at 877-229-8655. If you have a FasTrak, you can log into your account and view all the toll hits and the ones you owe. Note: For missed tolls in California, the concerned tolling authority sends a toll invoice to the vehicle owner (usually within 30 days).


Can you cross the Golden Gate Bridge for free?

Only motorized vehicles pay tolls on the Golden Gate Bridge. Pedestrians and bikes cross for free, but (logically) must use the sidewalks.


What happens if you drive through a toll without paying in California?

The registered owner will receive a violation notice in the mail (usually within two weeks). Each violation transaction is assessed a $57.50 penalty in addition to the toll amount due. If the registered owner has no previous violations, the penalties will be waived. This is a courtesy for first time violators only.


How much does it cost to cross the Golden Gate Bridge 2023?

FasTrak Account rate (from $8.40 to $8.75) Pay-As-You-Go rate including License Plate Accounts and One-Time Payments (from $8.80 to $9.00) Toll Invoice rate (from $9.40 to $9.75) Carpool rate (from $6.40 to $6.75)


How do I pay US tolls?

There are many ways to pay tolls. The most popular are transponders or toll tags (primary or secondary) and license plates or videos. You can also pay by cash (note that some toll booths are cashless, though), credit/debit card, and prepaid card. If you have a choice, it is reasonable to select transponder payments.