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

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There are 4 ways to get from Novato to Alcatraz by bus, tram, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, tram, ferry

    best
    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

  2. Drive 27.5 mi

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

  3. Taxi

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

  4. Bus, line 132 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from DeLong Ave & Reichert Ave to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Abus71
    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 40m
    $54–62

Novato to Alcatraz by bus, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar163Weekly Services
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest 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 Mission St & 4th St, walk to Market St & 4th 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 drive from Novato to Alcatraz in around 36 min.

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