There are 4 ways to get from Alcatraz to Sunset District by ferry, tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, tram
best- Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry
- Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Don Chee Way/Steuart Sttram F
- Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to West Portal Stationtram K / ...
1h 1m$49Drive 8.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alcatraz to Sunset Districtcar 8.3 mi
16 min$2–3Ferry, line 8 bus, line 7 bus
- Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry
- Take the bus from Kearny St & North Point St to 4th St & Market Stbus 8 / ...
- Take the bus from Market St & Stockton St to Noriega St & Sunset Blvdbus 7
1h 32m$49Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alcatraz to Sunset Districttaxi 8.3 mi
16 min$30–45
Alcatraz to Sunset District by foot, ferry, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alcatraz to Sunset District is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Alcatraz to Sunset District is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between Alcatraz and Sunset District is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.4 miles.
The best way to get from Alcatraz to Sunset District without a car is to ferry and tram which takes 1h 1m and costs $50.
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Alcatraz to Sunset District, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Alcatraz to Sunset District is 8 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Alcatraz to Sunset District.
There are 845+ hotels available in Sunset District.
What companies run services between Alcatraz, CA, USA and Sunset District, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Alcatraz to Sunset District. However, you can walk to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Don Chee Way/Steuart St, walk to Metro Embarcadero Station, then take the vehicle to West Portal Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alcatraz to Noriega St & Sunset Blvd via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, Kearny St & North Point St, and Market St & Stockton St in around 1h 32m.
- Phone
- +1 415.701.2311
- Website
- sfmta.com
Tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Don Chee Way/Steuart St
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.sfmta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/muni/routes-stops
Tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to West Portal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- http://www.sfmta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/muni/routes-stops
- Phone
- +1 415.701.2311
- Website
- sfmta.com
Bus from Kearny St & North Point St to 4th St & Market St
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.sfmta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/muni/routes-stops
Bus from Market St & Stockton St to Noriega St & Sunset Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- http://www.sfmta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/muni/routes-stops
- Phone
- +1 202-208-6843
- Website
- nps.gov
Ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.nps.gov/index.htm
- Phone
- +1.888.467.6256
- info@alcatrazcruises.com
- Website
- cityexperiences.com
Ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $46
- Schedules at
- https://www.cityexperiences.com/san-francisco/city-cruises/alcatraz/departure-schedule/
- Website
- https://www.cityexperiences.com/san-francisco/city-cruises/alcatraz/
- Adult 12 - 61
- $46
- Child 5-11
- $28
- Senior 62+
- $43
- Toddler 0-4
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $30–45
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 415.333.3333
- Website
- yellowcabsf.com
SF Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 415-626-4733
- Website
- greencabsf.com
Coastside TAxi
- Phone
- +1 650-333-3505
- Website
- coastsidetaxi.com
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