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How to get fromSan Francisco Airport (SFO) to Alcatrazby subway, tram, ferry, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Alcatraz by subway, tram, ferry, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. BART, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport 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 37m
    $60–62

  2. Drive 15.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Alcatrazcar car 15.6 mi
    22 min
    $3–5

  3. Line 8 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Geneva Ave/Balboa Park BART to Kearny St & North Point Stbus bus 8 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    2h 10m
    $59–61

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Alcatraztaxi taxi 15.6 mi
    22 min
    $65–80

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from San Francisco-SFO to Alcatrazrideshare rideshare 15.6 mi
    22 min
    $60–80

  6. Line 292 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Level to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 292 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    2h 32m
    $52–53

San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Alcatraz by subway, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 19.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between San Francisco Airport (SFO), USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Airport (SFO) 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 subway from San Francisco International Airport to Alcatraz via Balboa Park, Geneva Ave/Balboa Park BART, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2h 10m.

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