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How to get fromJW Marriott San Francisco Union Square to Alcatrazby bus, ferry, tram, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square to Alcatraz by bus, ferry, tram, or taxi

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  1. Line 8 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kearny St & Geary St to Kearny St & North Point Stbus bus 8 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    1h 9m
    $52

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square to Alcatraztaxi taxi 2 mi
    5 min
    $11–14

  3. Tram, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Market St & 5th St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    1h 13m
    $50

JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square to Alcatraz by foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square to Alcatraz. However, you can walk to Post St & Taylor St, take the line 2 bus to Post St & Kearny St, walk to Kearny St & Geary St, take the line 8 bus to Kearny St & North Point St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then walk to Alcatraz. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square to Alcatraz via Market St & 5th St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 1h 13m.

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