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How to get fromBerkeley to Alcatrazby subway, tram, ferry, bus, taxi or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Berkeley to Alcatraz by subway, tram, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. BART, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Embarcaderosubway
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay SttramF
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    1h 30m
    $51–52

  2. Drive 13.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Berkeley to Alcatrazcar13.9 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus, line 8 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Emeryville to San Franciscobus
    2. Take the bus from Kearny St & Geary St to Kearny St & North Point Stbus8 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    1h 42m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Berkeley to Alcatraztaxi13.9 mi
    22 min
    $50–65

Berkeley to Alcatraz by subway, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar185Weekly Services
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Berkeley to Alcatraz. However, you can 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 Emeryville to Alcatraz via San Francisco, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 1h 42m.

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