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How to get fromAlcatraz to Big Surby ferry, bus, taxi, train, car, plane or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Alcatraz to Big Sur by ferry, bus, taxi, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Ferry, bus, taxi via Market St & Battery St

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    4h 54m

  2. Drive 143.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alcatraz to Big Surcar car 143.3 mi
    2h 48m
    $27–38

  3. Ferry, train, taxi via Don Chee Way/Steuart St

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 17m
    $218–281

  4. Ferry, fly, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Big Surtaxi taxi
    3h 59m
    $181–419

  5. Ferry, bus, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    5h 10m

  6. Ferry, train, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Salinas to Big Surtaxi taxi
    6h 19m
    $218–281

  7. Ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour Inbound / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International Arrivals to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    6h 43m
    $193–232

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Alcatraz, CA, USA and Big Sur, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Alcatraz to Big Sur. 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 & Battery St, walk to San Francisco, take the bus to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur. Alternatively, you can walk to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Don Chee Way/Steuart St, walk to Embarcadero, take the subway to Lake Merritt, walk to Oakland, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Big Sur.

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