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

The cheapest way to get from Alcatraz to Monterey is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alcatraz to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $21 - $35.

How far is it from Alcatraz to Monterey?

The distance between Alcatraz and Monterey is 132 miles. The road distance is 115.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alcatraz to Monterey without a car is to ferry and Caltrain and bus and line 20 bus which takes 5h 48m and costs $80 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Alcatraz to Monterey, including transfers.

Can I drive from Alcatraz to Monterey?

Yes, the driving distance between Alcatraz to Monterey is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Alcatraz to Monterey.

Where can I stay near Monterey?

There are 796+ hotels available in Monterey.

Alcatraz to Monterey - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, Caltrain, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Alcatraz to Monterey by ferry, train, bus, car, tram, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, Caltrain, bus, line 20 bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
5h 48m
$82–103
Drive 114.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alcatraz to Montereycar 114.9 mi
2h 10m
$21–31
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry Alcatraz Day Tour Inbound / ...
2. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 35m
$84–128
Ferry, tram, fly
1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry
2. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & 2nd Sttram
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
4h 43m
$85–255
Ferry, bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
6h 11m
$79–102
Ferry, shuttle
1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry Alcatraz Day Tour Inbound / ...
2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle Monterey Airbus from airport
4h 58m
$114–132

Alcatraz to Monterey by foot, ferry, bus, tram, and train

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5h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 131.2 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Alcatraz to Monterey. However, you can walk to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to Kearny St & North Point St, take the line 8 bus to Stockton St & Washington St, walk to Chinatown - Rose Pak Station, take the vehicle to 4th St & King St, walk to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, take the train to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, then take the line 20 bus to Tyler / Franklin. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alcatraz to Tyler / Franklin via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Market St & 2nd St, Montgomery Street, Lake Merritt, Oakland, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 6h 35m.

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