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How to get fromEmeryville to Alcatrazby subway, tram, ferry, taxi, or car

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

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  1. BART, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the subway from MacArthur 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 21m
    $53–54

  2. Drive 10.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Emeryville to Alcatrazcar car 10.8 mi
    18 min
    $2–3

  3. BART, ferry

    1. Take the subway from MacArthur to Embarcaderosubway subway Yellow-S / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    1h 53m
    $53–54

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Emeryville to Alcatraztaxi taxi 10.8 mi
    18 min
    $40–55

Emeryville to Alcatraz by subway, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 12.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Emeryville 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 Hollis @ 45th SB to Alcatraz via MacArthur BART Station, MacArthur, Embarcadero, Market St & Beale St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 1h 53m.

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