What is the cheapest way to get from Japantown to Alcatraz?

The cheapest way to get from Japantown to Alcatraz is to taxi which costs $13 - $16 and takes 5 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Japantown to Alcatraz?

The fastest way to get from Japantown to Alcatraz is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $13 - $16.

How far is it from Japantown to Alcatraz?

The distance between Japantown and Alcatraz is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Japantown to Alcatraz without a car?

The best way to get from Japantown to Alcatraz without a car is to tram and ferry which takes 1h 11m and costs $50.

How long does it take to get from Japantown to Alcatraz?

It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Japantown to Alcatraz, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Alcatraz?

There are 755+ hotels available in Alcatraz.

Japantown to Alcatraz - 3 ways to travel via tram, ferry, bus, and line 8 bus

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

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Tram, ferry
best
1. Take the tram from Market St & 8th St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram F
2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
1h 11m
$50
Taxi
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Japantown to Alcatraztaxi 2.6 mi
5 min
$13–16
Bus, line 8 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Post St & Laguna St to Post St & Kearny Stbus 2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kearny St & Geary St to Kearny St & North Point Stbus 8 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
1h 14m
$52

Japantown to Alcatraz by tram, ferry, and foot

211Weekly Services

1h 11mAverage Duration

$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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