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How to get fromAlcatraz to Sunset Districtby ferry, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Alcatraz to Sunset District by ferry, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Ferry, tram

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Don Chee Way/Steuart Sttram tram F
    3. Take the tram from Metro Embarcadero Station to West Portal Stationtram tram K / ...
    1h 1m
    $52

  2. Drive 8.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alcatraz to Sunset Districtcar car 8.3 mi
    16 min
    $2–3

  3. Ferry, line 8 bus, line 7 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kearny St & North Point St to 4th St & Market Stbus bus 8 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Market St & Stockton St to Noriega St & Sunset Blvdbus bus 7
    1h 32m
    $52

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alcatraz to Sunset Districttaxi taxi 8.3 mi
    16 min
    $30–40

Alcatraz to Sunset District by foot, ferry, and tram

Calendar243Weekly Services
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 8.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Alcatraz, CA, USA and Sunset District, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Alcatraz to Sunset District. 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 Metro Embarcadero Station, then take the vehicle to West Portal Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alcatraz to Noriega St & Sunset Blvd via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, Kearny St & North Point St, 4th St & Market St, and Market St & Stockton St in around 1h 32m.

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