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How to get fromCarmel to Alcatrazby train, ferry, car, bus, plane, tram, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Carmel to Alcatraz by train, ferry, car, bus, plane, tram, or shuttle

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    5h
    $152–212

  2. Drive 118.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel to Alcatrazcar car 118.2 mi
    2h 18m
    $22–32

  3. Line 5 bus, fly, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearlbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MRY - SFO
    3. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5h 13m
    $255–619

  4. Shuttle, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus Monterey Airbus
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    5h 45m
    $117–136

Carmel to Alcatraz by bus, shuttle, subway, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 141.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

There is no direct connection from Carmel to Alcatraz. However, you can take the taxi to Salinas, take the train to Oakland, walk to Lake Merritt, take the subway to Embarcadero, 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 drive from Carmel to Alcatraz in around 2h 18m.

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