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How to get fromAlcatraz to Monterey Bay Aquariumby ferry, train, bus, car, tram, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Alcatraz to Monterey Bay Aquarium by ferry, train, bus, car, tram, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 7m
    $88–139

  2. Drive 116 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alcatraz to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 116 mi
    2h 13m
    $22–31

  3. Ferry, bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    7h 21m
    $82–105

  4. Ferry, tram, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & 2nd Sttram tram
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    5h 10m
    $255–619

  5. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    8h 19m
    $84–122

  6. Ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    5h 22m
    $117–136

Alcatraz to Monterey Bay Aquarium by foot, ferry, tram, subway, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 139.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Alcatraz, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Alcatraz to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, you can walk to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Don Chee Way/Steuart St, walk to Embarcadero, take the subway to Lake Merritt, walk to Oakland, take the train to Salinas, walk to Salinas, take the bus to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop, then walk to Monterey Bay Aquarium. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alcatraz to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 7h 21m.

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