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How to get fromAlcatraz to Petalumaby ferry, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Alcatraz to Petaluma by ferry, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sansome St & Lombard St to Petaluma Blvd S & G Stbus bus 172
    2h 40m
    $56–60

  2. Drive 37.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alcatraz to Petalumacar car 37.9 mi
    49 min
    $7–10

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from San Francisco-Gate C to Larkspurferry ferry
    3. Take the train from SMART Larkspur to SMART Petaluma Downtowntrain train
    3h 26m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alcatraz to Petalumataxi taxi 37.9 mi
    49 min
    $140–170

Alcatraz to Petaluma by foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Alcatraz, CA, USA and Petaluma, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Alcatraz to Petaluma. However, you can walk to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to Sansome St & Lombard St, then take the bus to Petaluma Blvd S & G St. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alcatraz to SMART Petaluma Downtown via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, The Embarcadero & Ferry Building, San Francisco-Gate C, Larkspur, and SMART Larkspur in around 3h 26m.

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