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How to get fromFolsom to Alcatrazby tram, train, ferry, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Folsom to Alcatraz by tram, train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Tram, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to Sacramento Valley Stationtram tram
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5h 21m
    $74–98

  2. Drive 108.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Folsom to Alcatrazcar car 108.5 mi
    1h 58m
    $20–29

  3. Tram, bus, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to 8th & Capitol Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6h 24m
    $70–82

  4. Tram, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Historic Folsom Station to 8th & K Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SMF - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5h 35m
    $90–288

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SMF - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    8h 5m
    $154–664

Folsom to Alcatraz by tram, train, subway, ferry, and foot

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Folsom to Alcatraz. However, you can take the vehicle to Sacramento Valley Station, walk to Sacramento, take the train to Richmond, walk to Richmond, 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 vehicle from Historic Folsom Station to Alcatraz via 8th & Capitol Station, 8Th St & Capitol Ave, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 6h 24m.

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