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How to get fromGilroy to Alcatrazby train, ferry, bus, car or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Gilroy to Alcatraz by train, ferry, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Caltrain, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 50m
    $63–67

  2. Drive 81.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gilroy to Alcatrazcar car 81.6 mi
    1h 29m
    $15–22

  3. Bus, Caltrain, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 45m
    $62–67

  4. Bus, line 70 bus, BART, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senterbus bus 68
    2. Take the bus from Senter & Monterey to Berryessa BARTbus bus 70
    3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway subway
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 46m
    $60–69

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5h 11m

Gilroy to Alcatraz by train, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Gilroy to Alcatraz. However, you can take the train to San Jose Diridon 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 Gilroy Transit Center to Alcatraz via San Jose Diridon, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, King St & 4th St, Metro Montgomery Station/Outbound, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 4h 45m.

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