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

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There are 6 ways to get from Merced to Alcatraz by bus, subway, ferry, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Bus, BART, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus 90
    3. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Embarcaderosubway subway
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5h 23m
    $64–72

  2. Drive 127.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merced to Alcatrazcar car 127.9 mi
    2h 21m
    $24–34

  3. Bus, fly, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FAT - SFO
    3. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6h 9m
    $93–291

  4. Bus, BART, ferry via Turlock

    1. Take the bus from Transpo to Roger K. Fall Transit Centerbus bus T
    2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus 90
    3. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Embarcaderosubway subway
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6h 56m
    $65–76

  5. Bus, BART, ferry via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Dep A to Dublin/Pleasanton BARTbus bus 150
    3. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Embarcaderosubway subway
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    7h 11m
    $64–92

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    7h 37m
    $86–117

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Merced to Alcatraz. However, you can take the bus to Modesto Bus Stop, walk to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, take the bus to BART Dublin Station, walk to Dublin / Pleasanton, 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 drive from Merced to Alcatraz in around 2h 21m.

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