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How to get fromSan Bruno to Alcatrazby subway, tram, ferry, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Bruno to Alcatraz by subway, tram, ferry, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. BART, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the subway from San Bruno 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 33m
    $54–55

  2. Drive 14 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Bruno to Alcatrazcar car 14 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  3. Caltrain, line 30 bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Bruno Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Townsend St & Lusk St to Columbus Ave & Francisco Stbus bus 30 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    1h 51m
    $55–56

  4. Line 292 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from McDonnell Rd & West Area Rd to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 292 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    2h 26m
    $52–53

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Bruno to Alcatraztaxi taxi 14 mi
    22 min
    $50–65

San Bruno to Alcatraz by subway, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 17.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between San Bruno, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Bruno 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 train from San Bruno Caltrain Northbound to Alcatraz via San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, Townsend St & Lusk St, Columbus Ave & Francisco St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 1h 51m.

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