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How to get fromBurlingame to Alcatrazby train, tram, ferry, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Burlingame to Alcatraz by train, tram, ferry, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Caltrain, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Broadway Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    1h 51m
    $57–58

  2. Drive 18.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burlingame to Alcatrazcar car 18.2 mi
    25 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 292 bus, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from California Dr & Broadway to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 292 / ...
    2. Take the tram from Market St & 7th St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    2h 48m
    $53

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Burlingame to Alcatraztaxi taxi 18.2 mi
    25 min
    $65–85

  5. BART, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Embarcaderosubway subway Red-N / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    2h 8m
    $62–65

Burlingame to Alcatraz by train, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration1h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 20.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Burlingame to Alcatraz. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to King St & 4th St, take the vehicle to Metro Embarcadero Station, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then walk to Alcatraz. Alternatively, you can take a bus from California Dr & Broadway to Alcatraz via Mission St & 7th St, Market St & 7th St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2h 48m.

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