There are 4 ways to get from Alcatraz to Alamo Square by ferry, tram, bus, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, tram
best- Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry Alcatraz Day Tour Inbound / ...
- Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & Van Ness Avetram F / ...
58 min$47Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Alcatraz to Alamo Squaretaxi 3.5 mi
7 min$17–21Ferry, line 8 bus, line 5 bus
- Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry
- Take the bus from Kearny St & North Point St to Stockton St & Geary Stbus 8 / ...
- Take the bus from Market St & Grant Ave to Mcallister St & Fillmore Stbus 5 / ...
59 min$49Ferry, tram via Mcallister St & Fillmore St
- Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry Alcatraz Day Tour Inbound / ...
- Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & 7th Sttram F / ...
1h 6m$49
Alcatraz to Alamo Square by foot, ferry, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alcatraz to Alamo Square is to taxi which costs $17 - $21 and takes 7 min.
The fastest way to get from Alcatraz to Alamo Square is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $17 - $21.
The distance between Alcatraz and Alamo Square is 5 miles.
The best way to get from Alcatraz to Alamo Square without a car is to ferry and tram which takes 58 min and costs $48.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Alcatraz to Alamo Square, including transfers.
There are 855+ hotels available in Alamo Square.
What companies run services between Alcatraz, CA, USA and Alamo Square, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Alcatraz to Alamo Square. However, you can walk to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, then take the vehicle to Market St & Van Ness Ave. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alcatraz to Mcallister St & Fillmore St via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, Kearny St & North Point St, Stockton St & Geary St, and Market St & Grant Ave in around 59 min.
- Phone
- +1 415.701.2311
- Website
- sfmta.com
Tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & Van Ness Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- http://www.sfmta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/muni/routes-stops
Tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & 7th St
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- http://www.sfmta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/muni/routes-stops
- Phone
- +1 415.701.2311
- Website
- sfmta.com
Bus from Kearny St & North Point St to Stockton St & Geary St
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.sfmta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/muni/routes-stops
Bus from Market St & Grant Ave to Mcallister St & Fillmore St
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.sfmta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/muni/routes-stops
- Phone
- +1 202-208-6843
- Website
- nps.gov
Ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.nps.gov/index.htm
- Phone
- +1.888.467.6256
- info@alcatrazcruises.com
- Website
- cityexperiences.com
Ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $46
- Schedules at
- https://www.cityexperiences.com/san-francisco/city-cruises/alcatraz/departure-schedule/
- Website
- https://www.cityexperiences.com/san-francisco/city-cruises/alcatraz/
- Adult 12 - 61
- $46
- Child 5-11
- $28
- Senior 62+
- $43
- Toddler 0-4
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Estimated price
- $17–21
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 415.333.3333
- Website
- yellowcabsf.com
SF Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 415-626-4733
- Website
- greencabsf.com
Coastside TAxi
- Phone
- +1 650-333-3505
- Website
- coastsidetaxi.com
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