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How to get fromOakland to Alcatrazby subway, tram, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Oakland to Alcatraz by subway, tram, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. BART, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Embarcaderosubway subway
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    1h 16m
    $53–54

  2. Drive 11.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oakland to Alcatrazcar car 11.4 mi
    19 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Oakland to Alcatraztaxi taxi 11.4 mi
    19 min
    $45–55

Oakland to Alcatraz by subway, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Oakland to Alcatraz. However, you can take the subway to Embarcadero, 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 then take the taxi to Alcatraz.

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