There are 3 ways to get from Alcatraz to Castro Valley by ferry, tram, subway, car, or taxi
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Ferry, tram, BART
best- Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33
- Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & 2nd StF
- Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Castro Valley
1h 31m$51–53Drive 25.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alcatraz to Castro Valley25.8 mi
32 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alcatraz to Castro Valley25.8 mi
32 min$95–120
Alcatraz to Castro Valley by foot, ferry, tram, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alcatraz to Castro Valley is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 32 min.
The fastest way to get from Alcatraz to Castro Valley is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $4 - $7.
The distance between Alcatraz and Castro Valley is 25 miles. The road distance is 26 miles.
The best way to get from Alcatraz to Castro Valley without a car is to ferry and tram and BART which takes 1h 31m and costs $51 - $54.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Alcatraz to Castro Valley, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Alcatraz to Castro Valley is 26 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Alcatraz to Castro Valley.
There are 305+ hotels available in Castro Valley.
What companies run services between Alcatraz, CA, USA and Castro Valley, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Alcatraz to Castro Valley. 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 Castro Valley. Alternatively, you can drive from Alcatraz to Castro Valley in around 32 min.
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- Phone
- +1 415.701.2311
- Website
- sfmta.com
Tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & 2nd St
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.sfmta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/muni/routes-stops
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Montgomery Street to Castro Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- 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
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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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