There are 3 ways to get from Alcatraz to Union Square by ferry, bus, taxi, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, line 8 bus
best- Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
- Take the bus from Kearny St & North Point St to Stockton St & Geary Stbus 8 / ...
40 min$50Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Alcatraz to Union Squaretaxi 2 mi
5 min$11–14Ferry, tram
- Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
- Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & Stockton Sttram F
52 min$50
Alcatraz to Union Square by foot, ferry, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alcatraz to Union Square is to taxi which costs $11 - $14 and takes 5 min.
The fastest way to get from Alcatraz to Union Square is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $11 - $14.
The distance between Alcatraz and Union Square is 4 miles.
The best way to get from Alcatraz to Union Square without a car is to ferry and line 8 bus which takes 40 min and costs $50.
It takes approximately 40 min to get from Alcatraz to Union Square, including transfers.
There are 736+ hotels available in Union Square.
What companies run services between Alcatraz, CA, USA and Union Square, San Francisco County, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Alcatraz to Union Square. 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 & Geary St, then walk to Union Square. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Union Square.
Tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & Stockton St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
- Schedules at
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Routes
Bus from Kearny St & North Point St to Stockton St & Geary St
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
- Schedules at
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Routes
- Phone
- +1 202-208-6843
- Website
- National Parks Shuttle Bus
Ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $48
- Website
- National Parks Shuttle Bus
Ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $48
- Website
- National Parks Shuttle Bus
- Phone
- +1.888.467.6256
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alcatraz City Cruises
Ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $48
- Schedules at
- Alcatraz City Cruises
- Website
- Alcatraz City Cruises
- Adult 12 - 61
- $48
Ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $48
- Schedules at
- Alcatraz City Cruises
- Website
- Alcatraz City Cruises
- Adult 12 - 61
- $48
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Estimated price
- $11–14
Coastside TAxi
- Phone
- +1 650-333-3505
- Website
- coastsidetaxi.com
SF Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 415-626-4733
- Website
- greencabsf.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 415.333.3333
- Website
- yellowcabsf.com
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