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How to get fromEl Cerrito to Alcatrazby subway, tram, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. BART, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte 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 37m
    $54–56

  2. Drive 15.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Cerrito to Alcatrazcar car 15.9 mi
    23 min
    $3–5

  3. Line 704 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay Abus bus 704
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    1h 47m
    $58–63

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Cerrito to Alcatraztaxi taxi 15.9 mi
    23 min
    $60–75

El Cerrito to Alcatraz by subway, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between El Cerrito, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito del Norte BART Station to Alcatraz via Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A, Fremont St & Mission St, Sansome St & Lombard St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 1h 47m.

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