What is the cheapest way to get from Novato to Alcatraz?

The cheapest way to get from Novato to Alcatraz is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Novato to Alcatraz?

The fastest way to get from Novato to Alcatraz is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $5 - $8.

How far is it from Novato to Alcatraz?

The distance between Novato and Alcatraz is 34 miles. The road distance is 27.7 miles.

How do I travel from Novato to Alcatraz without a car?

The best way to get from Novato to Alcatraz without a car is to bus and tram and ferry which takes 2h 25m and costs $55 - $58.

How long does it take to get from Novato to Alcatraz?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Novato to Alcatraz, including transfers.

Can I drive from Novato to Alcatraz?

Yes, the driving distance between Novato to Alcatraz is 28 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Novato to Alcatraz.

Where can I stay near Alcatraz?

There are 861+ hotels available in Alcatraz.

Novato to Alcatraz - 4 ways to travel via bus, tram, ferry, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Novato to Alcatraz by bus, tram, ferry, 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.

Bus, tram, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Redwood Blvd & Grant Ave to Mission St & 4th St101
2. Take the tram from Market St & 4th St to The Embarcadero & Bay StF
3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
2h 25m
$55–58
Drive 27.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Novato to Alcatraz27.5 mi
36 min
$5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Novato to Alcatraz27.5 mi
36 min
$100–130
Bus, line 132 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from DeLong Ave & Reichert Ave to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A71
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to The Embarcadero & Bay St132
3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
2h 40m
$54–62

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

163Weekly Services

2h 25mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Novato to Alcatraz.

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Distance: 33.5 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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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