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How to get fromAlcatraz to San RafaelBy ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Alcatraz to San Rafael by ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Ferry, line 8 bus, line 101 bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kearny St & North Point St to 4th St & Market Stbus bus 8 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Mission St & 4th St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101
    1h 48m
    $56–59

  2. Drive 17.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alcatraz to San Rafaelcar car 17.4 mi
    26 min
    $4–5

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    2. Take the ferry from San Francisco-Gate C to Larkspurferry ferry Lssf
    2h 2m
    $56–65

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alcatraz to San Rafaeltaxi taxi 17.4 mi
    26 min
    $65–80

Alcatraz to San Rafael by foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar243Weekly Services
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Alcatraz, CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Alcatraz to Larkspur via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, The Embarcadero & Ferry Building, and San Francisco-Gate C in around 2h 2m.

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