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How to get fromSunnyvale to Alcatrazby train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Caltrain, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    2h 20m
    $61–62

  2. Drive 42.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sunnyvale to Alcatrazcar car 42.7 mi
    51 min
    $8–12

  3. Bus, line 292 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to El Camino Real & Linden Avebus bus Ecr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay 12 West Busway to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 292 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 58m
    $56–63

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sunnyvale to Alcatraztaxi taxi 42.7 mi
    51 min
    $150–190

Sunnyvale to Alcatraz by train, bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Sunnyvale to Alcatraz. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to Townsend St & Lusk St, take the line 45 bus 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 bus from El Camino & Mathilda to Alcatraz via Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, El Camino Real & Linden Ave, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay 12 West Busway, Mission St & 7th St, Market St & 7th St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 4h 58m.

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