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How to get fromMission Bay to Alcatrazby bus, ferry, tram or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Mission Bay to Alcatraz by bus, ferry, tram, or taxi

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  1. Line 8 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from 3rd St & Bryant St to Kearny St & North Point Stbus bus 8 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    1h 6m
    $48

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Mission Bay to Alcatraztaxi taxi 3.8 mi
    8 min
    $18–22

  3. Tram, ferry

    1. Take the tram from King St & 4th St to Metro Embarcadero Stationtram tram N
    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 21m
    $50

  4. Tram, ferry via Kearny St & Geary St

    1. Take the tram from Market St & New Montgomery St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    1h 22m
    $50

  5. Line 22 bus, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Mission Bay South & 4th St SE-FS/ BZ to Church St & Market Stbus bus 22
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Church St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    1h 55m
    $50

Mission Bay to Alcatraz by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar185Weekly Services
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mission Bay, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mission Bay to Alcatraz. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Kearny St & North Point St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then walk to Alcatraz. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from King St & 4th St to Alcatraz via Metro Embarcadero Station, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 1h 21m.

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