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How to get fromMillbrae to Alcatrazby subway, tram, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Millbrae to Alcatraz by subway, tram, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. BART, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Embarcaderosubway subway
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    1h 43m
    $60–62

  2. Drive 16.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Millbrae to Alcatrazcar car 16.9 mi
    23 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 292 bus, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay 12 West Busway to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 292 / ...
    2. Take the tram from Market St & 7th St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    2h 34m
    $52–53

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Millbrae to Alcatraztaxi taxi 16.9 mi
    23 min
    $70–85

Millbrae to Alcatraz by subway, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 21.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Millbrae to Alcatraz. However, you can 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 Millbrae Transit Center-Bay 12 West Busway to Alcatraz via Mission St & 7th St, Market St & 7th St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2h 34m.

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