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

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There are 7 ways to get from Madera 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 Madera, CA to San Jose - King Rdbus
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    5h 34m
    $90–119

  2. Drive 161.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madera to Alcatrazcar161.4 mi
    2h 54m
    $30–43

  3. Bus, Caltrain, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Madera, 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
    6h 37m
    $91–118

  4. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeFAT - SFO
    3. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    5h 33m
    $115–370

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Madera, CA to Gilroybus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy Bus Stop to San Franciscobus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    5h 51m
    $87–184

  6. Bus, BART, ferry via Modesto

    1. Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop 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 7m
    $82–113

  7. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
    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
    7h 15m
    $144–364

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Madera to Alcatraz. However, you can take the bus to San Jose - King Rd, 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 Madera, 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 6h 37m.

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