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How to get fromSan Rafael to Alcatrazby bus, ferry, taxi, car, or tram

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

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  1. Line 132 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus bus 132
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    1h 18m
    $54–56

  2. Drive 17.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Rafael to Alcatrazcar car 17.4 mi
    26 min
    $4–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Rafael to Alcatraztaxi taxi 17.4 mi
    26 min
    $65–80

  4. Line 101 bus, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 4th Stbus bus 101
    2. Take the tram from Market St & 4th St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    1h 59m
    $56–59

San Rafael to Alcatraz by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Rafael to Alcatraz. However, you can take the line 132 bus 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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