There are 4 ways to get from Alcatraz to Castro by ferry, tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, tram
best- Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
- Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to 17th St & Castro Sttram F
1h 11m$50Drive 4.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alcatraz to Castrocar 4.8 mi
10 min$1–2Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
- Take the bus from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & 17th Stbus Lowl / ...
1h 34m$50Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alcatraz to Castrotaxi 4.8 mi
10 min$21–25
Alcatraz to Castro by foot, ferry, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alcatraz to Castro is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 10 min.
The fastest way to get from Alcatraz to Castro is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $21 - $25.
The distance between Alcatraz and Castro is 6 miles. The road distance is 4.8 miles.
The best way to get from Alcatraz to Castro without a car is to ferry and tram which takes 1h 11m and costs $50.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Alcatraz to Castro, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Alcatraz to Castro is 5 miles. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Alcatraz to Castro.
There are 816+ hotels available in Castro.
What companies run services between Alcatraz, CA, USA and Castro, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Alcatraz to Castro. However, you can walk to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, then take the vehicle to 17th St & Castro St. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alcatraz to Market St & 17th St via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, and The Embarcadero & Bay St in around 1h 34m.
Tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to 17th St & Castro St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
- Schedules at
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Routes
Bus from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & 17th St
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
- Schedules at
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Routes
- Phone
- +1 202-208-6843
- Website
- National Parks Shuttle Bus
Ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $48
- Website
- National Parks Shuttle Bus
Ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $48
- Website
- National Parks Shuttle Bus
- Phone
- +1.888.467.6256
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alcatraz City Cruises
Ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $48
- Schedules at
- Alcatraz City Cruises
- Website
- Alcatraz City Cruises
- Adult 12 - 61
- $48
Ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $48
- Schedules at
- Alcatraz City Cruises
- Website
- Alcatraz City Cruises
- Adult 12 - 61
- $48
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- $21–25
Coastside TAxi
- Phone
- +1 650-333-3505
- Website
- coastsidetaxi.com
SF Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 415-626-4733
- Website
- greencabsf.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 415.333.3333
- Website
- yellowcabsf.com
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