There are 3 ways to get from Sunnyvale to Alcatraz by train, ferry, car, or taxi
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Caltrain, ferry
best- Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry Alcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
2h 28m$60–62Drive 43.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sunnyvale to Alcatrazcar 43.1 mi
50 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sunnyvale to Alcatraztaxi 43.1 mi
50 min$150–190
Sunnyvale to Alcatraz by train, tram, bus, ferry, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to Alcatraz is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to Alcatraz is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $7 - $12.
The distance between Sunnyvale and Alcatraz is 45 miles. The road distance is 43.3 miles.
The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Alcatraz without a car is to Caltrain and ferry which takes 2h 28m and costs $60 - $63.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Sunnyvale to Alcatraz, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunnyvale to Alcatraz is 43 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Sunnyvale to Alcatraz.
There are 860+ hotels available in Alcatraz.
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 drive from Sunnyvale to Alcatraz in around 50 min.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $8–11
- 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
- $48
- 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
- $48
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 408-777-7777
- Website
- yellowcheckercab.com
Taxi San Jose
- Phone
- +1 408-459-8010
- Website
- taxisanjose.com
AJ Taxi Services
- Phone
- +1 408-759-9654
- Website
- ajtaxiservices.com
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