Posey Tube

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[800 - 1399] Marina Village Pkwy
Alameda, CA 94501

Posey Tube is a unique underwater tunnel located in Alameda, California, connecting the city to Oakland. Opened in 1963, this historic engineering marvel allows vehicles to traverse beneath the waters of the estuary, providing a vital transport link. The tube is named after Posey Island, which lies nearby, and offers a fascinating glimpse into mid-20th century infrastructure design.

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3.531 reviews
Cheryl K.
7/11/2025

Initially gobsmacked that people are rating a fixed route that has few if any alternatives! Wow. Kind of like rating the Bay Bridge; go ahead, take another road & see how much longer it takes you....

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John S.
5/3/2025

Yikes. I reminds me of leaving Alameda, which makes me sad, and always getting confused getting back on the freeway to get back to San Francisco. Why is it so confusing at the end? I like the...

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Steve D.
2/13/2025

The Posey Tube is the tunnel leaving Alameda, and heads to Oakland. Recently, traffic has been slowing down or just jammed up due to roadwork on the Oakland side. I heard about plans to do a...

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David M.
12/10/2023

The nicer of the two tube options to transport from Oakland to the island. It's Buster's favorite as well.

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Sandy Y.
12/31/2021

The Posey Tube is a one-way underwater tunnel that gets you from Alameda to Oakland. This is a historical landmark. It was built in 1928. It is the second oldest underwater tunnel in the US....

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