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How to get fromMonterey to Alcatrazby bus, ferry, train, car, plane, tram or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Monterey to Alcatraz by bus, ferry, train, car, plane, tram, or shuttle

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  1. Line 20 bus, bus, ferry via San Francisco

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus20
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to San Franciscobus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    5h 18m
    $75–126

  2. Drive 114.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Alcatrazcar114.3 mi
    2h 12m
    $21–31

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Salinas to OaklandtrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz IslandferryAlcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    6h 25m
    $76–110

  4. Fly, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeMRY - SFO
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    3h 59m
    $86–263

  5. Line 20 bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus20
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to San Franciscobus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    5h 23m

  6. Shuttle, line 292 bus, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Levelshuttle
    2. Take the bus from SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level to Mission St & 1st Stbus292 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    5h 20m
    $112–123

Monterey to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Monterey to Alcatraz. However, you can take the line 20 bus to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, walk to Salinas Train Station, take the bus to San Francisco, walk to 3rd St & Bryant St, 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 bus from Tyler / Franklin to Alcatraz via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Oakland, Lake Merritt, Embarcadero, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 6h 25m.

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