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How to get fromAlcatraz to Alamo Squareby ferry, bus, tram, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Alcatraz to Alamo Square by ferry, bus, tram, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, line 8 bus, line 5 bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kearny St & North Point St to Stockton St & Geary Stbus bus 8 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Market St & Grant Ave to Mcallister St & Fillmore Stbus bus 5 / ...
    58 min
    $52

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Alcatraz to Alamo Squaretaxi taxi 3.5 mi
    7 min
    $16–20

  3. Ferry, tram

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    2. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & Van Ness Avetram tram F
    58 min
    $50

  4. Ferry, tram, line 5 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & 5th Sttram tram F
    3. Take the bus from Market St & Powell St to Mcallister St & Pierce Stbus bus 5
    1h 12m
    $52

Alcatraz to Alamo Square by foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar243Weekly Services
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.6 mi
  • Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Alcatraz, CA, USA and Alamo Square, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Alcatraz to Alamo Square. However, you can walk to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to Kearny St & North Point St, take the line 8 bus to Stockton St & Geary St, walk to Market St & Grant Ave, then take the line 5 bus to Mcallister St & Fillmore St. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alcatraz to Market St & Van Ness Ave via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, and The Embarcadero & Bay St in around 58 min.

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