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How to get fromNovato to Alcatrazby bus, ferry, train, car, taxi or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Novato to Alcatraz by bus, ferry, train, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus154
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz IslandferryAlcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    1h 53m
    $53–56

  2. Drive 27.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Novato to Alcatrazcar27.5 mi
    36 min
    $5–8

  3. Train, line 132 bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from SMART Novato Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
    2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus132
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    2h 41m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Novato to Alcatraztaxi27.5 mi
    36 min
    $100–130

  5. Bus, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th Stbus101
    2. Take the tram from Market St & 4th St to The Embarcadero & Bay SttramF
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    2h 25m
    $55–58

Novato to Alcatraz by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Novato to Alcatraz. However, you can take the bus to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then walk to Alcatraz. Alternatively, you can take a train from SMART Novato Downtown to Alcatraz via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2h 41m.

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