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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gilroy Bus Stop to San FranciscobusFlixBus 2000
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz IslandferryAlcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    3h 5m
    $60–130

  2. Drive 81.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gilroy to Alcatrazcar81.6 mi
    1h 28m
    $15–22

  3. Caltrain, ferry

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

  4. Bus, Caltrain, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Monterey & 5th to San Jose Diridonbus68
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    4h 42m
    $62–67

  5. Bus, line 70 bus, BART, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to Monterey & Senterbus68
    2. Take the bus from Senter & Monterey to Berryessa BARTbus70
    3. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    4h 47m
    $60–69

Gilroy to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest 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 bus to San Francisco, walk to 3rd St & Bryant St, take the line 8 bus to Kearny St & North Point St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then walk to Alcatraz. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to Alcatraz via 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 3h 50m.

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