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How to get fromGolden Gate Park to Alcatrazby tram, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Golden Gate Park to Alcatraz by tram, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the tram from Judah St & 9th Ave to Metro Embarcadero Stationtram tram N
    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 42m
    $54

  2. Drive 6.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from de Young Museum to Alcatrazcar car 6.3 mi
    13 min
    $2

  3. Line 5 bus, line 8 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Fulton St & 28th Ave to Market St & 3rd Stbus bus 5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kearny St & Geary St to Kearny St & North Point Stbus bus 8 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    1h 42m
    $52

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from de Young Museum to Alcatraztaxi taxi 6.3 mi
    13 min
    $26–32

Golden Gate Park to Alcatraz by foot, bus, tram, and ferry

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 8.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Golden Gate Park, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Golden Gate Park to Alcatraz. However, you can walk to Tea Garden Dr/DeYoung Museum, take the line 44 bus to 9th Ave & Judah St, walk to Judah St & 9th Ave, take the vehicle to Metro Embarcadero Station, 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 vehicle from Golden Gate Park to Alcatraz via Fulton St & 28th Ave, Market St & 3rd St, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 1h 42m.

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