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How to get fromRichmond to Alcatrazby subway, tram, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Richmond to Alcatraz by subway, tram, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. BART, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the subway from Richmond to Embarcaderosubway subway
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    1h 41m
    $55–56

  2. Drive 18 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Richmond to Alcatrazcar car 18 mi
    24 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 580 bus, line 132 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cutting Blvd & S 23rd St to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 580
    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 45m
    $60–65

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Richmond to Alcatraztaxi taxi 18 mi
    24 min
    $65–85

Richmond to Alcatraz by subway, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 22.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Richmond to Alcatraz. However, you can take the subway to Embarcadero, 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 Cutting Blvd & S 23rd St to Alcatraz via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2h 45m.

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