There is 1 way to get from Pier 39 to Alcatraz by ferry
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Pier 39 to Alcatraz by foot and ferry
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The cheapest way to get from Pier 39 to Alcatraz is to ferry which costs $48 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Pier 39 to Alcatraz is to ferry which takes 25 min and costs $48.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Pier 33 and arriving at Alcatraz Island. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
The distance between Pier 39 and Alcatraz is 2 miles.
The best way to get from Pier 39 to Alcatraz without a car is to ferry which takes 25 min and costs $48.
The ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island takes 15 min including transfers and departs hourly.
There are 819+ hotels available in Alcatraz.
What companies run services between Pier 39, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?
National Park Service operates a ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island hourly. Tickets cost $48 and the journey takes 15 min. Alcatraz Cruises also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- +1 202-208-6843
- Website
- National Parks Shuttle Bus
Ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $48
- Website
- National Parks Shuttle Bus
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