There are 3 ways to get from Alcatraz to Ferry Building by ferry, tram, taxi, or bus
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 33Alcatraz Day Tour Inbound / ...
- Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to The Embarcadero & Ferry BuildingF / ...
39 min$47Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Alcatraz to Ferry Building2.1 mi
4 min$12–15Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33Alcatraz Day Tour Inbound / ...
- Take the bus from The Embarcadero & Bay St to The Embarcadero & Ferry BuildingLowl
1h 6m$47
Alcatraz to Ferry Building by foot, ferry, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alcatraz to Ferry Building is to taxi which costs $12 - $15 and takes 4 min.
The fastest way to get from Alcatraz to Ferry Building is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $12 - $15.
The distance between Alcatraz and Ferry Building is 3 miles.
The best way to get from Alcatraz to Ferry Building without a car is to ferry and tram which takes 39 min and costs $48.
It takes approximately 39 min to get from Alcatraz to Ferry Building, including transfers.
There are 856+ hotels available in Ferry Building.
What companies run services between Alcatraz, CA, USA and Ferry Building, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Alcatraz to Ferry Building. However, you can walk to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Ferry Building, then walk to Ferry Building. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Ferry Building.
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- Phone
- +1 415.701.2311
- Website
- sfmta.com
Tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to The Embarcadero & Ferry Building
- Ave. Duration
- 10 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
- +1 415.701.2311
- Website
- sfmta.com
Bus from The Embarcadero & Bay St to The Embarcadero & Ferry Building
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- 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
- 4 min
- Estimated price
- $12–15
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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