What is the cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Alcatraz?

The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Alcatraz is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Mountain View to Alcatraz?

The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Alcatraz is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $7 - $11.

How far is it from Mountain View to Alcatraz?

The distance between Mountain View and Alcatraz is 42 miles. The road distance is 40.6 miles.

How do I travel from Mountain View to Alcatraz without a car?

The best way to get from Mountain View to Alcatraz without a car is to Caltrain and ferry which takes 2h 24m and costs $60 - $62.

How long does it take to get from Mountain View to Alcatraz?

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Mountain View to Alcatraz, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mountain View to Alcatraz?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Alcatraz is 41 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Mountain View to Alcatraz.

Where can I stay near Alcatraz?

There are 691+ hotels available in Alcatraz.

Mountain View to Alcatraz - 4 ways to travel via Caltrain, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Mountain View to Alcatraz by train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Caltrain, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
2h 24m
$60–62
Drive 40.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mountain View to Alcatrazcar 40.3 mi
49 min
$8–11
Bus, line 8 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus Ecr
2. Take the bus from Geneva Ave/Balboa Park BART to Kearny St & North Point Stbus 8 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
4h 17m
$56–63
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mountain View to Alcatraztaxi 40.3 mi
49 min
$150–180

Mountain View to Alcatraz by train, tram, bus, ferry, and foot

211Weekly Services

2h 24mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mountain View to Alcatraz.

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Distance: 42 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mountain View to Alcatraz. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to King St & 4th St, take the vehicle to Metro Montgomery Station/Outbound, walk to Kearny St & Geary 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 El Camino & Castro to Alcatraz via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, San Bruno BART-Bay 5, San Bruno, Balboa Park, Geneva Ave/Balboa Park BART, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 4h 17m.

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