Muir Woods Tickets and Reservations
Visiting Muir Woods requires a parking or shuttle reservation on gomuirwoods.com: there are no walk-ups. Parking costs $10 for a standard vehicle and the shuttle $4, both on top of the $15 entry fee for visitors 16 and over, and reservations open at 9 am PT up to 90 days ahead. Tours and tickets from resellers start at $80.00 on Viator (8 compared, checked October 18, 2026).
From the National Park Service
- Caution: Auto-Theft Warning – Only Bring What You Need to the Park
- Information: Parking Reservations Always Required
- Information: No Cell Service at Muir Woods
- Information: Mount Tamalpais State Park – Trail Conditions
- Reservation
- Required (parking or shuttle), no walk-ups
- Entry fee
- $15 ages 16+, free 15 and under
- Parking
- $10 standard vehicle
- Released
- 9 am PT, up to 90 days ahead
- Open today
- 8:00AM – 5:00PM (National Park Service)
Muir Woods National Monument tours compared
The 8 most-reviewed Muir Woods National Monument tours and tickets on Viator, with starting prices for one adult. Some of these tours are fully sold out on up to 11 of the next 14 days, so book ahead.
| Tour | From | vs official | Rating | Sausalito | Entry fee included | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Return by Bus or Ferry) | $80.00 | 5.3× | 4.4 (5,275 reviews) | yes | yes | See on Viator |
| Alcatraz with Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour | $159.00 | 10.6× | 4.5 (1,228 reviews) | not stated | no | See on Viator |
| Muir Woods and Sausalito Small Group Tour | $99.00 | 6.6× | 4.7 (1,079 reviews) | yes | yes | See on Viator |
| San Francisco City Tour, Muir Woods & Sausalito: Half or Full Day | $109.00 | 7.3× | 4.9 (829 reviews) | not stated | no | See on Viator |
| Alcatraz Tour Plus Muir Woods and Sausalito Day Trip | $160.00 | 10.7× | 4.1 (1,198 reviews) | yes | yes | See on Viator |
| Muir Woods and Sausalito Morning Tour Small-Group Half Day | $99.00 | 6.6× | 4.6 (640 reviews) | not stated | yes | See on Viator |
| From San Francisco: Guided Tour to Muir Woods and Sausalito | $84.15 | 5.6× | 4.6 (625 reviews) | not stated | yes | See on Viator |
| Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour Plus Bay Cruise | $133.00 | 8.9× | 4.2 (525 reviews) | yes | yes | See on Viator |
Prices from Viator, checked October 18, 2026. "Not stated" means the tour listing doesn't say; read it before you book. Prices change by date.
Getting there
Around Muir Woods National Monument:
- No train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile — most people drive, take a rideshare or a bus.
- 1 bus stop within 0.3 miles
- 5 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles
- Closest airports: San Francisco International (SFO) 21.6 mi · Oakland San Francisco Bay (OAK) 22.5 mi · Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 50.7 mi
Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap
Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Official ticket types and prices
Prices as published by the official seller. “See official site” means the seller only shows that price when you book.
| Ticket | Adult | Child | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park entrance fee | $15 USD (16+) | Free (15 and under) | Entry to the monument |
| Standard vehicle parking reservation | $10 USD per vehicle | see official site | Parking with a 30-minute arrival window; stay until park closing |
| Shuttle reservation (round trip) | $4 USD (16+) | Free (15 and under) | Round-trip shuttle from Larkspur Ferry Terminal |
Reservations and timed entry
Required for every personal vehicle and shuttle rider (no walk-ups; not sold on site). Book at GoMuirWoods.com up to 90 days ahead on a rolling basis; releases at 9:00 AM Pacific. Most standard/ADA/EV spots release at 90 days with a limited number at 3 days; medium/large 50% at 90 days, rest at 3 days. Full refund if cancelled 72+ hours ahead (medium/large $10 fee); under 72 hours no refund for parking/shuttle.
When tickets sell out
No official ‘sell out’ statement; reservations are ‘dependent on availability’, and arriving without one means being turned away. Entrance fees themselves do not sell out.
Discounts and free entry
Under 16 free entry; America the Beautiful passes (incl. free Military, Access, 4th Grade passes) cover the entrance fee but not parking/shuttle reservations.
Opening hours
Open 365 days, 8:00 AM to approximately sunset (closing time varies through the year). Visitor Center 8:00 AM to 30 min before closing.
How long to plan
NPS: ‘Plan on spending a few hours in the park.’
Travel tips
- Drive with a parking reservation; roads are steep and winding, no vehicles over 35 ft.
- Seasonal shuttle from Larkspur Ferry Terminal (101 E Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Larkspur) – 2026 season Apr 3-Oct 31, Fri-Sun and holidays (Golden Gate Transit); arrive 15 min early.
- From San Francisco: Golden Gate Ferry to Larkspur, then the shuttle.
- Marin Transit Route 61 to Panoramic Hwy & Ridge Ave, then ~1.3 miles of steep trail.
Accessibility
Nearly 2 miles of firm, flat trails with benches; raised accessible boardwalk to Founders Grove. Wheelchairs to borrow at the Visitor Center. Accessible parking closest to the entrance (reservation still required). ADA service animals only.
Before you go
- No cell service or Wi-Fi – download your parking pass/shuttle ticket before you go.
- Without a reservation you will be turned away.
- Annual pass holders still need a parking or shuttle reservation.
- No pets (service animals only).
- Rideshare pick-up is not reliable – no cell signal.
Best time to visit
Book at 9:00 AM PT 90 days ahead for popular dates; some spots release 3 days before.
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Sources: nps.gov, gomuirwoods.com, goldengate.org. Official facts checked October 17, 2026.