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How to get fromSalinas to Alcatrazby bus, ferry, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salinas to Alcatraz by bus, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 30m
    $72–89

  2. Drive 109 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Alcatrazcar car 109 mi
    1h 56m
    $20–29

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    4h 32m
    $77–110

  4. Bus, Caltrain, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5h 41m
    $64–71

Salinas to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Salinas to Alcatraz. However, you can take the bus to San Jose, walk to San Jose Diridon Station, take the bus to San Francisco, walk to 3rd St & Bryant 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 train from Salinas to Alcatraz via Oakland, Lake Merritt, Embarcadero, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 4h 32m.

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