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How to get fromAlcatraz to Mountain Viewby ferry, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Alcatraz to Mountain View by ferry, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2h 10m
    $60–62

  2. Drive 40.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alcatraz to Mountain Viewcar car 40.2 mi
    49 min
    $8–11

  3. Ferry, line 292 bus, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bayshore Blvd & Sunnydale Ave to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay 12 West Buswaybus bus 292 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay 13 West Busway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus bus Ecr / ...
    4h 22m
    $56–62

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alcatraz to Mountain Viewtaxi taxi 40.2 mi
    49 min
    $140–180

Alcatraz to Mountain View by foot, ferry, bus, and train

Calendar243Weekly Services
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 41.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Alcatraz, CA, USA and Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Alcatraz to Mountain View. 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 & Geary St, take the line 45 bus to Townsend St & Lusk St, walk to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, then take the train to Mountain View Caltrain Southbound. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alcatraz to El Camino & Castro via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, Kearny St & North Point St, Visitacion Ave & Bay Shore Blvd, Bayshore Blvd & Sunnydale Ave, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay 13 West Busway, and Palo Alto Transit Center in around 4h 22m.

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