There are 2 ways to get from Alcatraz to Exploratorium by ferry or tram
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Alcatraz to Exploratorium by foot and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alcatraz to Exploratorium is to ferry which costs $48 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Alcatraz to Exploratorium is to ferry which takes 29 min and costs $48.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Alcatraz Island and arriving at Pier 33. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
The distance between Alcatraz and Exploratorium is 2 miles.
The best way to get from Alcatraz to Exploratorium without a car is to ferry which takes 29 min and costs $48.
The ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33 takes 15 min including transfers and departs hourly.
There are 845+ hotels available in Exploratorium.
What companies run services between Alcatraz, CA, USA and Exploratorium, CA, USA?
National Park Service operates a ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33 hourly. Tickets cost $48 and the journey takes 15 min. Alcatraz Cruises also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- +1 415.701.2311
- Website
- sfmta.com
Tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to The Embarcadero & Green St
- Ave. Duration
- 6 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
- +1 202-208-6843
- Website
- nps.gov
Ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $48
- 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
- $48
- 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
- $48
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