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How to get fromPetaluma to Alcatrazby bus, ferry, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Petaluma Blvd S & F St to The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus bus 172
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    1h 47m
    $56–59

  2. Drive 38 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Petaluma to Alcatrazcar car 38 mi
    48 min
    $7–10

  3. Train, line 132 bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus bus 132
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    2h 54m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Petaluma to Alcatraztaxi taxi 38 mi
    48 min
    $140–170

Petaluma to Alcatraz by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration1h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 40.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Petaluma to Alcatraz. However, you can take the 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 train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to Alcatraz via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2h 54m.

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