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How to get fromDiscovery Bay to Alcatrazby subway, ferry, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Discovery Bay to Alcatraz by subway, ferry, car, or bus

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  1. BART, ferry via Market St & Main St

    best
    1. Take the subway from Antioch to Embarcaderosubway subway Yellow-S
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    2h 39m
    $111–124

  2. Drive 58 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Discovery Bay to Alcatrazcar car 58 mi
    1h 22m
    $11–16

  3. BART, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Antioch to Embarcaderosubway subway Yellow-S
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    2h 58m
    $111–124

  4. Line 373 bus, BART, ferry

    1. Take the bus from 2nd St & Oak St to Antioch BARTbus bus 373
    2. Take the subway from Antioch to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 29m
    $87–95

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 64.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Discovery Bay, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Discovery Bay to Alcatraz. However, you can take the taxi to Antioch, 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 Discovery Bay to Alcatraz in around 1h 22m.

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