There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Alcatraz by tram, ferry, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, ferry
best- Take the tram from Market St & 1st St to The Embarcadero & Bay StF / ...
- Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz IslandAlcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
1h 8m$48Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Alcatraz2.8 mi
6 min$14–18Line 8 bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Kearny St & Geary St to Kearny St & North Point St8 / ...
- Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz IslandAlcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
1h 14m$48
San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Alcatraz by foot, tram, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Alcatraz is to taxi which costs $14 - $18 and takes 6 min.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Alcatraz is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $14 - $18.
The distance between San Francisco Transbay Terminal and Alcatraz is 4 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Alcatraz without a car is to tram and ferry which takes 1h 8m and costs $48.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Alcatraz, including transfers.
There are 872+ hotels available in Alcatraz.
What companies run services between San Francisco Transbay Terminal, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from San Francisco Transbay Terminal to Alcatraz. However, you can walk to Market St & 1st 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 then take the taxi to Alcatraz.
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- Phone
- +1 415.701.2311
- Website
- sfmta.com
Tram from Market St & 1st St to The Embarcadero & Bay St
- Ave. Duration
- 16 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
- 6 min
- Estimated price
- $14–18
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
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