What is the cheapest way to get from Colma Station to Alcatraz?

The cheapest way to get from Colma Station to Alcatraz is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Colma Station to Alcatraz?

The fastest way to get from Colma Station to Alcatraz is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $40 - $55.

How far is it from Colma Station to Alcatraz?

The distance between Colma Station and Alcatraz is 13 miles. The road distance is 10.7 miles.

How do I travel from Colma Station to Alcatraz without a car?

The best way to get from Colma Station to Alcatraz without a car is to BART and tram and ferry which takes 1h 30m and costs $50 - $52.

How long does it take to get from Colma Station to Alcatraz?

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Colma Station to Alcatraz, including transfers.

Can I drive from Colma Station to Alcatraz?

Yes, the driving distance between Colma Station to Alcatraz is 11 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Colma Station to Alcatraz.

Where can I stay near Alcatraz?

There are 808+ hotels available in Alcatraz.

Colma Station to Alcatraz - 4 ways to travel via BART, tram, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Colma Station to Alcatraz by subway, tram, ferry, 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.

BART, tram, ferry
best
1. Take the subway from Colma to Embarcadero
2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay StF
3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
1h 30m
$51–52
Drive 10.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colma Station to Alcatraz10.6 mi
21 min
$2–3
Line 8 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Geneva Ave/Balboa Park BART to Kearny St & North Point St8 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz IslandAlcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
2h 2m
$50–51
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colma Station to Alcatraz10.6 mi
21 min
$40–55

Colma Station to Alcatraz by subway, tram, ferry, and foot

185Weekly Services

1h 30mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 12.8 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Colma Station, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Colma Station 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 subway from Colma to Alcatraz via Balboa Park, Geneva Ave/Balboa Park BART, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2h 2m.

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