What is the cheapest way to get from Alcatraz to Silicon Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Alcatraz to Silicon Valley is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Alcatraz to Silicon Valley?

The fastest way to get from Alcatraz to Silicon Valley is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $6 - $10.

How far is it from Alcatraz to Silicon Valley?

The distance between Alcatraz and Silicon Valley is 36 miles. The road distance is 35.4 miles.

How do I travel from Alcatraz to Silicon Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Alcatraz to Silicon Valley without a car is to ferry and Caltrain which takes 1h 56m and costs $56 - $59.

How long does it take to get from Alcatraz to Silicon Valley?

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Alcatraz to Silicon Valley, including transfers.

Can I drive from Alcatraz to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Alcatraz to Silicon Valley is 35 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Alcatraz to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 465+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

Alcatraz to Silicon Valley - 4 ways to travel via ferry, Caltrain, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Alcatraz to Silicon Valley 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 Palo Alto Caltrain SouthboundLocal Weekday / ...
1h 56m
$56–58
Drive 35.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alcatraz to Silicon Valley35.2 mi
42 min
$7–10
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 4th St to Daly City BART Station14R
3. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1Ecr
3h 46m
$51–53
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alcatraz to Silicon Valley35.2 mi
42 min
$130–160

Alcatraz to Silicon Valley by foot, ferry, bus, and train

206Weekly Services

1h 56mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 35.5 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Alcatraz, CA, USA and Silicon Valley, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Alcatraz to Silicon Valley. 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 Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alcatraz to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, Kearny St & North Point St, 4th St & Market St, Mission St & 4th St, and Daly City BART-Bay 1 in around 3h 46m.

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