What is the cheapest way to get from Alcatraz to Berkeley?

The cheapest way to get from Alcatraz to Berkeley is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Alcatraz to Berkeley?

The fastest way to get from Alcatraz to Berkeley is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $50 - $65.

How far is it from Alcatraz to Berkeley?

The distance between Alcatraz and Berkeley is 16 miles. The road distance is 13.1 miles.

How do I travel from Alcatraz to Berkeley without a car?

The best way to get from Alcatraz to Berkeley without a car is to ferry and tram and BART which takes 1h 25m and costs $50 - $53.

How long does it take to get from Alcatraz to Berkeley?

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Alcatraz to Berkeley, including transfers.

Can I drive from Alcatraz to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Alcatraz to Berkeley is 13 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Alcatraz to Berkeley.

Where can I stay near Berkeley?

There are 773+ hotels available in Berkeley.

Alcatraz to Berkeley - 4 ways to travel via ferry, tram, BART, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Alcatraz to Berkeley by ferry, tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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, BART
best
1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33
2. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & 2nd StF
3. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Downtown Berkeley
1h 25m
$50–52
Drive 13 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alcatraz to Berkeley13 mi
22 min
$3–4
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33Alcatraz Day Tour Inbound / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to EmeryvilleAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 13m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alcatraz to Berkeley13 mi
22 min
$50–65

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

206Weekly Services

1h 25mAverage Duration

$50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 16.2 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Alcatraz, CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Alcatraz to Berkeley. However, you can walk to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Market St & 2nd St, walk to Montgomery Street, then take the subway to Downtown Berkeley. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alcatraz to Emeryville via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, 1st St & Mission St, and San Francisco in around 2h 13m.

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