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How to get fromLos Gatos to Alcatrazby train, ferry, bus, tram, car, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Gatos to Alcatraz by train, ferry, bus, tram, car, or subway

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  1. Caltrain, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    3h 42m
    $66–72

  2. Drive 53.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Gatos to Alcatrazcar car 53.7 mi
    1h 4m
    $10–15

  3. Line 27 bus, tram, bus, line 8 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University to Winchester Stationbus bus 27
    2. Take the tram from Winchester Station to Diridon Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus bus
    4. Take the bus from 3rd St & Bryant St to Kearny St & North Point Stbus bus 8 / ...
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 5m
    $78–93

  4. Line 60 bus, BART, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Winchester Station to Milpitas BARTbus bus 60
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 6m
    $60–66

Los Gatos to Alcatraz by bus, tram, train, ferry, and foot

Calendar192Weekly Services
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 61.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Los Gatos, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Gatos to Alcatraz. However, you can take the line 27 bus to Winchester Station, walk to Winchester Station, take the vehicle to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose Diridon 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 Los Gatos-Saratoga & University to Alcatraz via Winchester Station, Winchester Station, Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco, 3rd St & Bryant St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 4h 5m.

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