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

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There are 5 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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5h 19m
    $65–76

  2. Drive 114 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Alcatrazcar car 114 mi
    2h 14m
    $21–30

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    6h 21m
    $83–122

  4. Fly, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MRY - SFO
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 52m
    $85–265

  5. Shuttle, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus Monterey Airbus
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    4h 32m
    $118–130

Monterey to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest 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 21m.

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