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How to get fromAlcatraz to San Francisco Airport (SFO)by ferry, tram, subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alcatraz to San Francisco Airport (SFO) by ferry, tram, subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Ferry, tram, BART

    best
    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 F
    3. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    1h 20m
    $60–63

  2. Drive 15.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alcatraz to San Francisco Airport (SFO)car car 15.4 mi
    22 min
    $3–5

  3. Ferry, line 8 bus, line 292 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kearny St & North Point St to Visitacion Ave & Bay Shore Blvdbus bus 8 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bayshore Blvd & Sunnydale Ave to SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Levelbus bus 292 / ...
    1h 56m
    $52–53

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alcatraz to San Francisco Airport (SFO)taxi taxi 15.4 mi
    22 min
    $65–80

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Alcatraz to San Francisco-SFOrideshare rideshare 15.4 mi
    22 min
    $60–80

Alcatraz to San Francisco Airport (SFO) by foot, ferry, tram, and subway

Calendar243Weekly Services
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Alcatraz, CA, USA and San Francisco Airport (SFO), USA?

There is no direct connection from Alcatraz to San Francisco Airport (SFO). However, you can walk to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Market St & 2nd St, walk to Montgomery Street, then take the subway to San Francisco International Airport. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alcatraz to SFO Airport Terminal A-Lower Level via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, Kearny St & North Point St, Visitacion Ave & Bay Shore Blvd, and Bayshore Blvd & Sunnydale Ave in around 1h 56m.

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