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How to get fromAlameda to Alcatrazby bus, ferry, taxi or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Alameda to Alcatraz by bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 8 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kearny St & Geary St to Kearny St & North Point Stbus8 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz IslandferryAlcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    1h 14m
    $50–51

  2. Drive 14.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alameda to Alcatrazcar14.6 mi
    25 min
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alameda to Alcatraztaxi14.6 mi
    25 min
    $55–70

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

Calendar185Weekly Services
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Montgomery Street, walk to Kearny St & Geary St, take the line 8 bus to Kearny St & North Point 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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