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How to get fromSan Carlos to Alcatrazby train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Caltrain, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from San Carlos Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    1h 55m
    $58–60

  2. Drive 26.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Carlos to Alcatrazcar car 26.7 mi
    34 min
    $5–7

  3. Bus, line 8 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos 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 17m
    $54–57

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Carlos to Alcatraztaxi taxi 26.7 mi
    34 min
    $100–120

  5. Bus, line 292 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus bus Ecr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 292 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 52m
    $54–57

San Carlos to Alcatraz by train, bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 28 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from San Carlos to Alcatraz. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to Townsend St & Lusk St, take the line 45 bus 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 El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave to Alcatraz via San Bruno BART-Bay 5, San Bruno, Balboa Park, Geneva Ave/Balboa Park BART, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 3h 17m.

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