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How to get fromAlameda to Alcatrazby subway, tram, ferry, taxi, or car

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Alameda to Alcatraz

Rome2Rio compared 3 ways to get from Alameda to Alcatraz. The best route is BART, tram, ferry, a distance of 15.519 km.

  1. BART, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the subway from Lake Merritt to Embarcaderosubway subway
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    1h 17m
    $53

  2. Drive 14.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alameda to Alcatrazcar car 14.6 mi
    25 min
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alameda to Alcatraztaxi taxi 14.6 mi
    25 min
    $55–70

Alameda to Alcatraz by subway, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 11.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Alameda to Alcatraz. However, you can take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then walk to Alcatraz. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Alcatraz.

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