A lit suspension bridge leads to a city skyline at dusk, with buildings silhouetted against the sky—evoking the iconic charm of San Francisco and the silent anticipation that comes with crossing and pondering For Whom The Bridge Tolls.

For Whom The Bridge Tolls: San Francisco

ByGil Zeimer

Today, I drove across all three major Bay Area bridges and only paid for one of them.

Golden Gate Bridge spanning blue water with hills and clear sky in the background, showcasing one of San Francisco’s iconic landmarks and a reminder of the daily bridge tolls for travelers crossing between city and coast.

I had three in my car for the Golden Gate Bridge commute early this a.m. into San Francisco, so I qualified for a car pool, saving $5 cash or $4 with my Fastrak transponder. This famed span, which cost 25¢ to cross when I was a kid, now supports a fleet of ferry boats and buses through Golden Gate Transit.

A lit suspension bridge leads to a city skyline at dusk, with buildings silhouetted against the sky—evoking the iconic charm of San Francisco and the silent anticipation that comes with crossing and pondering For Whom The Bridge Tolls. Next, I motored from SF to the Oakland International Airport via the 8-mile-long San Francisco- Oakland Bay Bridge. I was going east, in the free direction. It’s $3 going west.

Then, I came back to Marin County via the 5.5-mile Richmond-San Rafael Bridge for $3, which was paid automatically with my FastPass.

This day was a rarity because of all the driving. But I saw San Francisco, Oakland, the Berkeley Hills, many of the Bay Area’s hills, the Pacific Ocean, S.F. Bay, and three of its nine counties –– all with gorgeous views on a sparkling 90-degree day.

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