What is the cheapest way to get from Millbrae to Alcatraz?

The cheapest way to get from Millbrae to Alcatraz is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Millbrae to Alcatraz?

The fastest way to get from Millbrae to Alcatraz is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $70 - $90.

How far is it from Millbrae to Alcatraz?

The distance between Millbrae and Alcatraz is 21 miles. The road distance is 17.4 miles.

How do I travel from Millbrae to Alcatraz without a car?

The best way to get from Millbrae to Alcatraz without a car is to BART and tram and ferry which takes 1h 45m and costs $57 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Millbrae to Alcatraz?

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Millbrae to Alcatraz, including transfers.

Can I drive from Millbrae to Alcatraz?

Yes, the driving distance between Millbrae to Alcatraz is 17 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Millbrae to Alcatraz.

Where can I stay near Alcatraz?

There are 876+ hotels available in Alcatraz.

Millbrae to Alcatraz - 5 ways to travel via BART, tram, ferry, and line 8 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Millbrae to Alcatraz by subway, tram, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

BART, tram, ferry
best
1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Embarcadero
2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay StF
3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
1h 45m
$58–60
Drive 17.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Millbrae to Alcatraz17.3 mi
22 min
$4–5
BART, line 8 bus, ferry
1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Balboa Park
2. Take the bus from Geneva Ave/Balboa Park BART to Kearny St & North Point St8 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
2h 18m
$57–59
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Millbrae to Alcatraz17.3 mi
22 min
$70–90
Line 292 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway to Mission St & 1st St292 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz IslandAlcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
2h 36m
$51

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

185Weekly Services

1h 45mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Millbrae to Alcatraz.

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Distance: 21.4 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

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 subway from Millbrae to Alcatraz via Balboa Park, Geneva Ave/Balboa Park BART, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2h 18m.

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