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How to get fromBakersfield to Alcatrazby plane, ferry, bus, subway, car or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, bus, subway, car, or train

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BFL - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 24m
    $111–318

  2. Drive 283.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Alcatrazcar car 283.4 mi
    4h 46m
    $52–75

  3. Bus, BART, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    7h 54m
    $86–107

  4. Bus, BART, ferry via Bakersfield, CA

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose - King Rdbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    8h 19m
    $116–146

  5. Bus, Caltrain, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    8h 57m
    $97–118

  6. Bus, BART, ferry via Modesto

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus 90
    3. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Embarcaderosubway subway
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    9h 12m
    $88–118

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to San Franciscobus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    9h 17m

Bakersfield to Alcatraz by bus, subway, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bakersfield to Alcatraz. However, you can take the taxi to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then walk to Alcatraz. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Alcatraz via King & Virginia, Berryessa BART, Berryessa / North San Jose, Embarcadero, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 7h 54m.

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