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How to get fromDowntown Berkeley (Station) to Alcatrazby subway, tram, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Alcatraz by subway, tram, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. BART, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the subway from North Berkeley 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 55m
    $54–55

  2. Drive 12.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Alcatrazcar car 12.8 mi
    19 min
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Alcatraztaxi taxi 12.8 mi
    19 min
    $45–60

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  • Distance: 17.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Downtown Berkeley (Station), CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Downtown Berkeley (Station) to Alcatraz. However, you can walk to North Berkeley, 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 then take the taxi to Alcatraz.

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