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How to get fromSan Francisco Bay Area to Alamedaby unknown, ferry, tram, subway, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Alameda by unknown, ferry, tram, subway, or bus

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  1. Travel, ferry, tram, BART via Don Chee Way/Steuart St

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    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Don Chee Way/Steuart Sttram tram F
    4. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Lake Merrittsubway subway
    1h 9m

  2. Travel, ferry, tram, BART

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & 2nd Sttram tram F
    4. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Lake Merrittsubway subway
    1h 11m

  3. Travel, ferry, line 172 bus, BART

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay Area to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus bus 172 / ...
    4. Take the subway from Embarcadero to West Oaklandsubway subway
    1h 16m

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Map of how to get from San Francisco Bay Area to Alameda.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 15.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay Area to Alameda. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Don Chee Way/Steuart St, walk to Embarcadero, then take the subway to Lake Merritt. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Francisco Bay Area to Lake Merritt via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Market St & 2nd St, and Montgomery Street in around 1h 11m.

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