County Jail #3

1 Moreland Drive, San Bruno
San Bruno, CA 94066
United States

Opened in 2005, County Jail #3 (formerly known as County Jail #5) is our largest facility, housing up to 768 people and offering some of the office’s most extensive and original programs and classes. While located in San Bruno, County Jail #3 is under the jurisdiction of the City and County of San Francisco.

In this page:
Schedule your visit
1

Check to see if the person you want to visit is in jail

Find a person in jail

2

Book your appointment online the day before you plan to visit 

Schedule your visit

3

Arrive at the main gate at 1 Moreland Drive in San Bruno 30 minutes before your appointment.

There is a limited number of lockers available in the lobby to store your personal items.

Jail visiting information

How to get there

Public transportation

You may use public transportation, including BART and Muni buses, to get to County Jail #3. The City and County of San Francisco also provides a free, on-demand Flywheel transportation service for visitors.

Free Flywheel on-demand service

Beginning February 1, 2026, the City and County of San Francisco, in partnership with the Sheriff's Office, provides a free, on-demand Flywheel transport service for visitors traveling to County Jail #3 in San Bruno. This service replaces the previous shuttle service.

Rides can be requested by phone, online, or through the Flywheel mobile app.

Pickup location

598 Geneva Avenue, San Francisco (look for the white zone on the corner of Geneva and Delano)

How it works

  1. Request a Flywheel ride to County Jail #3 from the pickup location at 598 Geneva Avenue.
  2. Upon arrival at the jail, a deputy will complete a voucher and provide the original copy to the Flywheel driver.
  3. When your visit is complete, request a return trip using the same process. The driver will contact the jail's front gate deputy, who will complete the voucher before departure.
  4. Return service is provided only to 598 Geneva Avenue.

Contact Flywheel

Free Transportation (Flywheel)

The City and County of San Francisco, in partnership with the Sheriff's Office, provides a free, on-demand Flywheel transport service for visitors traveling to County Jail #3 in San Bruno.

Pickup location: 598 Geneva Avenue, San Francisco

Request a ride by phone, online, or through the Flywheel mobile app.

Phone: (855) 359-2420

Flywheel

BART schedule

BART runs seven days a week with reduced service on Sundays and holidays. You can buy tickets or Clipper Cards using cash at vending machines located at most BART stations. Select vending machines also accept credit and debit cards.

BART website

Muni bus schedule

Muni runs seven days a week with reduced service on weekends and holidays. To pay your fare, you can use a credit or debit card to buy a Clipper Card or get your ticket through the MuniMobile app. You also can pay cash (exact change is required). 

Muni Bus website
In-custody programs

Community of Veterans Engaged in Restoration (COVER)

COVER builds fellowship among veterans in jail and helps them prepare for life outside. The program provides counseling and help

College Pathways

Five Keys partners with City College of San Francisco to offer up to four classes per semester. Classes are available

Keys to Change and Keys to College 5 A & 5 B

Run by Five Keys Schools & Programs, these living and learning housing pods offer college classes and preparation. Instructors also

Living Is For Everyone (LIFE)

The LIFE program helps young adults make better choices. They learn how past trauma can lead to destructive behavior. They

Get help

Getting Out & Staying Out: San Francisco Resources for People Leaving Jails and Prisons

If your incarcerated family member or friend would like to participate in an in-custody program, they will need to provide an action request to County Jail #3 staff.

Contact County Jail #3

Address

1 Moreland Drive, San Bruno
94066 CA
United States

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