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How to get fromMonterey Bay Aquarium to Alcatrazby taxi, train, ferry, bus, car, plane, tram, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Alcatraz by taxi, train, ferry, bus, car, plane, tram, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, Caltrain, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Gilroy Caltrain Northboundtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to Tamien Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tamien Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 59m
    $194–223

  2. Drive 115.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Alcatrazcar car 115.3 mi
    2h 17m
    $21–31

  3. Line 20 bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    7h 6m
    $80–98

  4. Bus, fly, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lighthouse / Irving to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MRY - SFO
    3. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5h 7m
    $255–619

  5. Train, bus, ferry via San Francisco

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    7h 34m
    $82–115

  6. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    7h 53m
    $82–117

  7. Shuttle, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus Monterey Airbus
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    5h 40m
    $117–136

Monterey Bay Aquarium to Alcatraz by foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 123.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Alcatraz. However, you can take the taxi to Gilroy Caltrain Northbound, take the train to Tamien 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 vehicle from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Alcatraz via Cannery Row / Aquarium, Franklin / Alvarado, Tyler / Franklin, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco, 3rd St & Bryant St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 7h 6m.

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