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How to get fromPowell Street to Alcatrazby taxi, ferry, tram, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Powell Street to Alcatraz by taxi, ferry, tram, or bus

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  1. Taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Powell Street to Pier 33taxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    24 min
    $60–62

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Powell Street to Alcatraztaxi taxi 2.3 mi
    6 min
    $12–15

  3. Tram, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Market St & 5th St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    1h 5m
    $50

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Market St & 5th St to The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus bus Lowl / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    53 min
    $50

Powell Street to Alcatraz by tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.1 mi
  • Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Powell Street, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Powell Street to Alcatraz. However, you can take the taxi to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then walk to Alcatraz. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Market St & 5th St to Alcatraz via The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 1h 5m.

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