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

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There are 3 ways to get from Berkeley to Alcatraz by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. BART, line 8 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Montgomery Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Kearny St & Geary St to Kearny St & North Point Stbus bus 8 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    1h 30m
    $53–54

  2. Drive 13.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Berkeley to Alcatrazcar car 13.9 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Berkeley to Alcatraztaxi taxi 13.9 mi
    22 min
    $50–65

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

Calendar185Weekly Services
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest 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 Montgomery Street, walk to Kearny St & Geary St, take the line 8 bus to Kearny St & North Point St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then walk to Alcatraz. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Alcatraz.

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