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How to get fromOakland to San Francisco Bay Areaby subway, tram, ferry, or unknown

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There are 2 ways to get from Oakland to San Francisco Bay Area by subway, tram, ferry, or unknown

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  1. BART, tram, ferry, travel

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    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
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    1h 22m

  2. BART, ferry, travel

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Embarcaderosubway subway
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    1h 41m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 15.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Oakland to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 travel to San Francisco Bay Area. Alternatively, you can take a subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to San Francisco Bay Area via Embarcadero, Market St & Beale St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 1h 41m.

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