What is the cheapest way to get from Moscone Center to Alcatraz?

The cheapest way to get from Moscone Center to Alcatraz is to taxi which costs $13 - $17 and takes 7 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Moscone Center to Alcatraz?

The fastest way to get from Moscone Center to Alcatraz is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $13 - $17.

How far is it from Moscone Center to Alcatraz?

The distance between Moscone Center and Alcatraz is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Moscone Center to Alcatraz without a car?

The best way to get from Moscone Center to Alcatraz without a car is to line 8 bus and ferry which takes 1h 4m and costs $50.

How long does it take to get from Moscone Center to Alcatraz?

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Moscone Center to Alcatraz, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Alcatraz?

There are 745+ hotels available in Alcatraz.

Moscone Center to Alcatraz - 3 ways to travel via line 8 bus, ferry, and taxi

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

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Line 8 bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from 3rd St & Folsom St to Kearny St & North Point Stbus 8 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
1h 4m
$50
Taxi
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Moscone Center to Alcatraztaxi 2.8 mi
7 min
$13–17
Tram, ferry
1. Take the tram from Market St & 4th St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram F
2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
1h 10m
$50

Moscone Center to Alcatraz by foot, bus, and ferry

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1h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 4.3 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Moscone Center, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Moscone Center to Alcatraz. However, you can walk to 3rd St & Folsom 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 then take the taxi to Alcatraz.

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