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How to get fromDaly City to Alcatrazby subway, tram, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Daly City to Alcatraz by subway, tram, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. BART, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the subway from Daly City to Embarcaderosubway subway
    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 23m
    $53–54

  2. Drive 9.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Daly City to Alcatrazcar car 9.1 mi
    18 min
    $2–3

  3. Line 8 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Geneva Ave/Balboa Park BART to Kearny St & North Point Stbus bus 8 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    1h 46m
    $50

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Daly City to Alcatraztaxi taxi 9.1 mi
    18 min
    $35–45

Daly City to Alcatraz by subway, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Daly City, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Daly City to Alcatraz. However, you can 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 take a bus from Geneva Ave/Balboa Park BART to Alcatraz via Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 1h 46m.

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