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How to get fromPalo Alto to Alcatrazby train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Alcatraz by train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Caltrain, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    2h 17m
    $59–61

  2. Drive  34.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Alcatrazcar car 34.9 mi
    44 min
    $6–9

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus bus Epx
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    2h 59m
    $54–57

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palo Alto to Alcatraztaxi taxi 34.9 mi
    44 min
    $120–160

Palo Alto to Alcatraz by train, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palo Alto to Alcatraz. However, you can 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 bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Alcatraz via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37, Fremont St btwn Mission St & Market St, Sansome St & Lombard St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2h 59m.

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