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How to get fromJapantown to Alcatrazby tram, ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Japantown to Alcatraz by tram, ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the tram from Market St & 8th St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    1h 11m
    $50

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Japantown to Alcatraztaxi taxi 2.6 mi
    5 min
    $13–16

  3. Bus, line 8 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Post St & Laguna St to Post St & Kearny Stbus bus 2 / ...
    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 14m
    $52

Japantown to Alcatraz by tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Japantown to Alcatraz. However, you can 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 Post St & Laguna St to Alcatraz via Post St & Kearny St, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 1h 14m.

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