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

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There are 5 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
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay SttramF
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    1h 45m
    $58–60

  2. Drive 17.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Millbrae to Alcatrazcar17.3 mi
    22 min
    $4–5

  3. BART, line 8 bus, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Balboa Parksubway
    2. Take the bus from Geneva Ave/Balboa Park BART to Kearny St & North Point Stbus8 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    2h 18m
    $57–59

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Millbrae to Alcatraztaxi17.3 mi
    22 min
    $70–90

  5. Line 292 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Millbrae BART-Bay 12 West Busway to Mission St & 1st Stbus292 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz IslandferryAlcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    2h 36m
    $51

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

Calendar185Weekly Services
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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