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How to get fromCapitola to Alcatrazby bus, train, ferry, car, taxi or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Capitola to Alcatraz by bus, train, ferry, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, Caltrain, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 34m
    $72–88

  2. Drive 77.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Capitola to Alcatrazcar car 77.5 mi
    1h 32m
    $15–21

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 55m
    $67–85

  4. Taxi, fly, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Capitola to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MRY - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 23m
    $212–407

Capitola to Alcatraz by bus, train, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar210Weekly Services
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Capitola to Alcatraz. However, you can take the line 2 bus to River St S. & Soquel Ave, walk to Front, take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to King St & 4th St, take the vehicle to Metro Montgomery Station/Outbound, 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 take a bus from Capitola Mall - Lane 1 to Alcatraz via River St S. & Soquel Ave, Front, Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco, 3rd St & Bryant St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 4h 55m.

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