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

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

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  1. Bus, BART, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Merced 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
    5h 27m
    $78–108

  2. Drive 127.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merced to Alcatrazcar127.9 mi
    2h 21m
    $24–34

  3. Bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Merced 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 ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    6h 12m
    $103–333

  4. Bus, BART, ferry via Turlock

    1. Take the bus from Transpo to Roger K. Fall Transit CenterbusT
    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 59m
    $58–158

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    7h 10m
    $89–120

  6. Bus, BART, ferry via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Dep A to Dublin/Pleasanton BARTbus150
    3. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Embarcaderosubway
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    7h 18m
    $62–89

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest 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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