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How to get fromHalf Moon Bay to Alcatrazby bus, train, ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Half Moon Bay to Alcatraz by bus, train, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 294 bus, Caltrain, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Main / Miramontes to 28th Ave & S El Camino Realbus bus 294
    2. Take the train from Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    2h 47m
    $59–63

  2. Drive 30.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Half Moon Bay to Alcatrazcar car 30.3 mi
    46 min
    $6–8

  3. Line 117 bus, line 110 bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Main / Miramontes to Linda Mar Park N Ridebus bus 117
    2. Take the bus from Linda Mar Park N Ride to Daly City BART-Bay 5bus bus 110 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Daly City BART Station to Mission St & 2nd Stbus bus 14R
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 51m
    $56–58

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Half Moon Bay to Alcatraztaxi taxi 30.3 mi
    46 min
    $110–140

  5. Bus, ferry

    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 / ...
    4h 14m
    $54–57

Half Moon Bay to Alcatraz by bus, train, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Half Moon Bay, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Half Moon Bay to Alcatraz. However, you can take the line 294 bus to 28th Ave & S El Camino Real, walk to Hillsdale Caltrain Northbound, take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to King St & 4th St, take the vehicle to Metro Embarcadero Station, 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 Main / Miramontes to Alcatraz via Linda Mar Park N Ride, Daly City BART-Bay 5, Daly City BART Station, Mission St & 2nd St, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 3h 51m.

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