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How to get fromCupertino to Alcatrazby train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Cupertino to Alcatraz by train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Caltrain, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    3h 2m
    $62–68

  2. Drive  45.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cupertino to Alcatrazcar car 45.8 mi
    54 min
    $9–13

  3. Line 23 bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Stevens Creek & De Anza to Santa Clara & 2ndbus bus 23
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 16m
    $62–72

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cupertino to Alcatraztaxi taxi 45.8 mi
    54 min
    $160–200

Cupertino to Alcatraz by bus, train, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 47.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Cupertino to Alcatraz. However, you can take the bus to Sunnyvale Transit Center, walk to Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound, 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 Stevens Creek & De Anza to Alcatraz via Santa Clara & 2nd, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco, 3rd St & Bryant St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 4h 16m.

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