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

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There are 5 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 NorthboundtrainLocal Weekday / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz IslandferryAlcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    2h 31m
    $58–60

  2. Drive 43.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sunnyvale to Alcatrazcar43.1 mi
    50 min
    $8–12

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from San Jose to San FranciscobusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz IslandferryAlcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    3h 41m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sunnyvale to Alcatraztaxi43.1 mi
    50 min
    $150–190

  5. Bus, line 8 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5busEcr
    2. Take the bus from Geneva Ave/Balboa Park BART to Kearny St & North Point Stbus8 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    4h 34m
    $54–61

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

Calendar185Weekly Services
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 King St & 4th St, take the vehicle to Metro Montgomery Station/Outbound, 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 train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Alcatraz via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, San Francisco, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 3h 41m.

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