San Francisco to Alcatraz - 4 ways to travel via ferry, bus, tram, and taxi
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How to get fromSan Francisco to Alcatrazby ferry, bus, tram or taxi

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

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  1. Ferry17 min

    1. Take the ferry from San Francisco Pier 33 to AlcatrazferrySan Francisco

    $46

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  1. Taxi6 min

    1. Take the taxi from San Francisco to Alcatraztaxi3.1 mi

    $21–26

2 alternative options

  1. Bus, ferry1h 30m

    1. Take the bus from Market St & South Van Ness Ave to The Embarcadero & Bay StbusLowl
    2. Take the ferry from San Francisco Pier 33 to AlcatrazferrySan Francisco

  2. Tram, ferry1h 46m

    1. Take the tram from Market St & South Van Ness Ave to The Embarcadero & Bay SttramF
    2. Take the ferry from San Francisco Pier 33 to AlcatrazferrySan Francisco

    $49

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  • Distance: 1.8 mi
  • Duration: 17 min

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

Alcatraz Cruises operates a ferry from San Francisco Pier 33 to Alcatraz hourly. Tickets cost $46 and the journey takes 15 min.

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