There are 3 ways to get from Powell Street to Alcatraz by bus, ferry, tram, 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.
Line 8 bus, ferry
best- Take the bus from Kearny St & Geary St to Kearny St & North Point Stbus 8 / ...
- Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry Alcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
1h 7m$48Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Powell Street to Alcatraztaxi 2.5 mi
5 min$13–17Tram, ferry
- Take the tram from Market St & 5th St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram F / ...
- Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry Alcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
1h 8m$48
Powell Street to Alcatraz by foot, bus, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Powell Street to Alcatraz is to taxi which costs $13 - $17 and takes 5 min.
The fastest way to get from Powell Street to Alcatraz is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $13 - $17.
The distance between Powell Street and Alcatraz is 4 miles.
The best way to get from Powell Street to Alcatraz without a car is to line 8 bus and ferry which takes 1h 7m and costs $48.
It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Powell Street to Alcatraz, including transfers.
There are 679+ hotels available in Alcatraz.
What companies run services between Powell Street, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Powell Street to Alcatraz. However, you can 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 vehicle from Market St & 5th St to Alcatraz via The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 1h 8m.
- Phone
- +1 415.701.2311
- Website
- sfmta.com
Tram from Market St & 5th St to The Embarcadero & Bay St
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.sfmta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/muni/routes-stops
- Phone
- +1 415.701.2311
- Website
- sfmta.com
Bus from Kearny St & Geary St to Kearny St & North Point St
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.sfmta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/muni/routes-stops
- Phone
- +1 202-208-6843
- Website
- nps.gov
Ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $48
- Website
- https://www.nps.gov/index.htm
- Phone
- +1.888.467.6256
- info@alcatrazcruises.com
- Website
- cityexperiences.com
Ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $46
- Schedules at
- https://www.cityexperiences.com/san-francisco/city-cruises/alcatraz/departure-schedule/
- Website
- https://www.cityexperiences.com/san-francisco/city-cruises/alcatraz/
- Adult 12 - 61
- $46
- Child 5-11
- $28
- Senior 62+
- $43
- Toddler 0-4
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Estimated price
- $13–17
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 415.333.3333
- Website
- yellowcabsf.com
SF Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 415-626-4733
- Website
- greencabsf.com
Coastside TAxi
- Phone
- +1 650-333-3505
- Website
- coastsidetaxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Want to know more about Flixbus?, The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, and Travelling to the US: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.