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How to get fromPacific Heights to Alcatrazby bus, ferry, tram, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Pacific Heights to Alcatraz by bus, ferry, tram, or taxi

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  1. Line 172 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from North Point St & Van Ness Ave to The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus bus 172 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    47 min
    $53–54

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Pacific Heights to Alcatraztaxi taxi 2.4 mi
    5 min
    $12–15

  3. Line 1 bus, line 49 bus, line 172 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento St & Fillmore St to Clay St & Van Ness Avebus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Van Ness Ave & Clay St to Van Ness Ave & North Point Stbus bus 49 / ...
    3. Take the bus from North Point St & Van Ness Ave to The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus bus 172 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    1h 35m
    $56–59

  4. Line 22 bus, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Fillmore St & Jackson St to Church St & Market Stbus bus 22
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Church St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    1h 51m
    $52

Pacific Heights to Alcatraz by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar160Weekly Services
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3 mi
  • Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Pacific Heights, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Pacific Heights to Alcatraz. However, you can take the line 172 bus 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 Sacramento St & Fillmore St to Alcatraz via Van Ness Ave & Clay St, Van Ness Ave & North Point St, North Point St & Van Ness Ave, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 1h 35m.

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