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How to get fromRedwood City to Alcatrazby train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Redwood City to Alcatraz by train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Caltrain, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Redwood City 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 7m
    $59–60

  2. Drive  28.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Redwood City to Alcatrazcar car 28.8 mi
    36 min
    $6–8

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Winslow St & Broadway St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus bus Epx
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    2h 18m
    $54–57

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Redwood City to Alcatraztaxi taxi 28.8 mi
    36 min
    $100–130

  5. Bus, line 8 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & Brewster Ave to San Bruno BART-Bay 5bus bus Ecr
    2. Take the bus from Geneva Ave/Balboa Park BART to Kearny St & North Point Stbus bus 8 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 24m
    $54–56

Redwood City to Alcatraz by train, tram, bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Redwood City, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Redwood City to Alcatraz. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to King St & 4th St, take the vehicle to Metro Montgomery Station/Outbound, walk to Kearny St & Geary St, take the line 8 bus to Kearny St & North Point St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then walk to Alcatraz. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winslow St & Broadway 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 18m.

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