The ferry between Alcatraz and Pier 39 takes 15 min. The ferry service runs several times per day from Alcatraz to Pier 39. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Ferries run every 3 hours between Alcatraz and Pier 39. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alcatraz is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Pier 39 at 9:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 15 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Alcatraz Island station and arriving at Pier 33 station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
The distance between Alcatraz and Pier 39 is 2.3 km.
National Park Service operates a ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33 hourly. Tickets cost $48 and the journey takes 15 min. Alcatraz Cruises also services this route hourly.