What is the cheapest way to get from Foster City to Alcatraz?

The cheapest way to get from Foster City to Alcatraz is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Foster City to Alcatraz?

The fastest way to get from Foster City to Alcatraz is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $4 - $7.

How far is it from Foster City to Alcatraz?

The distance between Foster City and Alcatraz is 28 miles. The road distance is 24.4 miles.

How do I travel from Foster City to Alcatraz without a car?

The best way to get from Foster City to Alcatraz without a car is to line 251 bus and Caltrain and tram and ferry which takes 2h 32m and costs $56 - $61.

How long does it take to get from Foster City to Alcatraz?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Foster City to Alcatraz, including transfers.

Can I drive from Foster City to Alcatraz?

Yes, the driving distance between Foster City to Alcatraz is 24 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Foster City to Alcatraz.

Where can I stay near Alcatraz?

There are 830+ hotels available in Alcatraz.

Foster City to Alcatraz - 5 ways to travel via line 251 bus, Caltrain, and tram

There are 5 ways to get from Foster City to Alcatraz by bus, train, tram, ferry, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 251 bus, Caltrain, tram, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Metro Center Blvd & Vintage Park Dr to 28th Ave & Hillsdale Stationbus 251
2. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the tram from King St & 4th St to Metro Embarcadero Stationtram N
4. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram F
5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
2h 32m
$57–60
Drive 24.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Foster City to Alcatrazcar 24.3 mi
29 min
$5–7
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34bus Fcx
2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry Alcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
2h 42m
$53–57
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Foster City to Alcatraztaxi 24.3 mi
29 min
$90–110
Bus, ferry via W Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Bay 6
1. Take the bus from W Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Bay 6 to Mission St & 1st Stbus 292
2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry Alcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
3h 56m
$52–54

Foster City to Alcatraz by bus, train, tram, ferry, and foot

94Weekly Services

2h 32mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 27.9 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Foster City, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Foster City to Alcatraz. However, you can take the line 251 bus to 28th Ave & Hillsdale Station, walk to Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound, take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to King St & 4th St, take the vehicle to Metro Embarcadero Station, 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 bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd to Alcatraz via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34, Fremont St btwn Mission St & Market St, Sansome St & Lombard St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2h 42m.

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