What is the cheapest way to get from Alcatraz to Mountain View?

The cheapest way to get from Alcatraz to Mountain View is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 47 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Alcatraz to Mountain View?

The fastest way to get from Alcatraz to Mountain View is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $7 - $11.

How far is it from Alcatraz to Mountain View?

The distance between Alcatraz and Mountain View is 42 miles. The road distance is 40.6 miles.

How do I travel from Alcatraz to Mountain View without a car?

The best way to get from Alcatraz to Mountain View without a car is to ferry and Caltrain which takes 2h 6m and costs $57 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Alcatraz to Mountain View?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Alcatraz to Mountain View, including transfers.

Can I drive from Alcatraz to Mountain View?

Yes, the driving distance between Alcatraz to Mountain View is 41 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Alcatraz to Mountain View.

Where can I stay near Mountain View?

There are 599+ hotels available in Mountain View.

Alcatraz to Mountain View - 4 ways to travel via ferry, Caltrain, bus, and car

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

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
best
1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33Alcatraz Day Tour Inbound / ...
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Mountain View Caltrain SouthboundLocal Weekday / ...
2h 6m
$57–59
Drive 40.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alcatraz to Mountain View40.4 mi
47 min
$8–11
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33Alcatraz Day Tour Inbound / ...
2. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1Ecr
4h 21m
$53–58
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alcatraz to Mountain View40.4 mi
47 min
$150–180

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

206Weekly Services

2h 6mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 41.5 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

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 4th St & Market St, take the line 45 bus to Townsend St & 4th 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, 4th St & Market St, Mission St & 4th St, Daly City BART-Bay 1, and Palo Alto Transit Center in around 4h 21m.

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