There are 2 ways to get from Exploratorium to Alcatraz by ferry or tram
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Exploratorium to Alcatraz by foot and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exploratorium to Alcatraz is to ferry which costs $46 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Exploratorium to Alcatraz is to ferry which takes 29 min and costs $46.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Pier 33 and arriving at Alcatraz Island. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
The distance between Exploratorium and Alcatraz is 2 miles.
The best way to get from Exploratorium to Alcatraz without a car is to ferry which takes 29 min and costs $46.
The ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island takes 15 min including transfers and departs hourly.
There are 808+ hotels available in Alcatraz.
What companies run services between Exploratorium, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?
National Park Service operates a ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island hourly. Tickets cost $48 and the journey takes 15 min. Alcatraz Cruises also services this route hourly.
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- Phone
- +1 415.701.2311
- Website
- sfmta.com
Tram from The Embarcadero & Green St to The Embarcadero & Bay St
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.sfmta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/muni/routes-stops
- Phone
- +1 202-208-6843
- Website
- nps.gov
Ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $48
- Website
- https://www.nps.gov/index.htm
- Phone
- +1.888.467.6256
- info@alcatrazcruises.com
- Website
- cityexperiences.com
Ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $46
- Schedules at
- https://www.cityexperiences.com/san-francisco/city-cruises/alcatraz/departure-schedule/
- Website
- https://www.cityexperiences.com/san-francisco/city-cruises/alcatraz/
- Adult 12 - 61
- $46
- Child 5-11
- $28
- Senior 62+
- $43
- Toddler 0-4
- $0
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