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

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There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Alcatraz by train, ferry, bus, car, plane, tram, or shuttle

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    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 22m
    $84–127

  2. Drive 114 mi

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

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    6h 43m
    $94–122

  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
    $83–245

  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, train, foot, subway, tram, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 139 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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, take the train to Oakland, walk to Lake Merritt, 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 bus from Tyler / Franklin to Alcatraz via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Oakland, Lake Merritt, Embarcadero, Market St & Beale St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 6h 43m.

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