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How to get fromFoster City to Alcatrazby bus, ferry, train, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Foster City to Alcatraz by bus, ferry, train, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from E Hillsdale Blvd & Shell Blvd to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34bus bus Fcx
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    2h 27m
    $55–59

  2. Drive 23.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Foster City to Alcatrazcar car 23.9 mi
    31 min
    $5–7

  3. Line 251 bus, Caltrain, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Metro Center Blvd & Vintage Park Dr to 28th Ave & Hillsdale Stationbus bus 251
    2. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the tram from King St & 4th St to Metro Embarcadero Stationtram tram N
    4. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    2h 30m
    $59–62

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Foster City to Alcatraztaxi taxi 23.9 mi
    31 min
    $90–110

  5. Bus, ferry via W Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Bay 6

    1. Take the bus from W Hillsdale Blvd & Edison St-Bay 6 to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 292
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    3h 59m
    $54–56

Foster City to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 29.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Foster City to Alcatraz. However, you can take the bus to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 34, walk to Fremont St & Mission St, take the line 172 bus to Sansome St & Lombard St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then walk to Alcatraz. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Center Blvd & Vintage Park Dr to Alcatraz via 28th Ave & Hillsdale Station, Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound, San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, King St & 4th St, Metro Embarcadero Station, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2h 30m.

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