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How to get fromMountain View to Alcatrazby train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Caltrain, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    2h 24m
    $60–62

  2. Drive 40.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mountain View to Alcatrazcar car 40.3 mi
    49 min
    $8–11

  3. Bus, line 292 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus bus Ecr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 292 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 53m
    $56–63

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mountain View to Alcatraztaxi taxi 40.3 mi
    49 min
    $140–180

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

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, Mission St & 7th St, Market St & 7th St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 4h 53m.

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