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How to get fromAlcatraz to Half Moon Bayby ferry, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Alcatraz to Half Moon Bay by ferry, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, Caltrain, line 294 bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Hillsdale Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr to Main St & Miramontes Stbus bus 294
    3h 30m
    $60–66

  2. Drive 30.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alcatraz to Half Moon Baycar car 30.5 mi
    45 min
    $6–8

  3. Ferry, line 110 bus, line 117 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 4 to Linda Mar Park N Ridebus bus 110 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Linda Mar Park N Ride to Main St & Miramontes Stbus bus 117
    4h 4m
    $56–60

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alcatraz to Half Moon Baytaxi taxi 30.5 mi
    45 min
    $110–140

  5. Ferry, line 8 bus, line 110 bus, line 117 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kearny St & North Point St to Geneva Ave/Balboa Park BARTbus bus 8 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Daly City BART-Bay 4 to Linda Mar Park N Ridebus bus 110 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Linda Mar Park N Ride to Main St & Miramontes Stbus bus 117
    4h 30m
    $56–59

Alcatraz to Half Moon Bay by foot, ferry, bus, tram, and train

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Alcatraz, CA, USA and Half Moon Bay, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Alcatraz to Half Moon Bay. 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 & Washington St, walk to Chinatown - Rose Pak Station, take the vehicle to 4th St & King St, walk to San Francisco Caltrain Southbound, take the train to Hillsdale Caltrain Southbound, walk to 28th Ave & S El Camino Real, take the line 294 bus to Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Hillsdale Shopping Ctr, then take the line 294 bus to Main St & Miramontes St. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alcatraz to Main St & Miramontes St via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Market St & 5th St, Powell Street, Daly City, Daly City BART-Bay 4, and Linda Mar Park N Ride in around 4h 4m.

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