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

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There are 7 ways to get from Fresno to Alcatraz by bus, subway, ferry, train, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Bus, BART, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    5h 58m
    $73–93

  2. Drive 184.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fresno to Alcatrazcar184.1 mi
    3h 18m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, Caltrain, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus
    2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    7h 11m
    $76–92

  4. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeFAT - SFO
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    4h 40m
    $98–371

  5. Bus, BART, ferry via Modesto

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus90
    3. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Embarcaderosubway
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    6h 17m
    $81–92

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus68
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to San Franciscobus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    7h 39m

  7. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Bakersfieldbus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeBFL - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    6h 9m
    $128–339

Fresno to Alcatraz by bus, subway, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Fresno to Alcatraz. However, you can take the bus to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, walk to King & Virginia, take the line 77 bus to Berryessa BART, walk to Berryessa / North San Jose, 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 bus from Fresno, CA to Alcatraz via Gilroy, Gilroy Caltrain Northbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, King St & 4th St, Metro Embarcadero Station, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 7h 11m.

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