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How to get fromSan Francisco City Hall to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiaryby bus, ferry, tram, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco City Hall to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary by bus, ferry, tram, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Market St & 8th St to The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus bus Lowl / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    1h 1m
    $50

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from San Francisco City Hall to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiarytaxi taxi 2.7 mi
    6 min
    $13–16

  3. Tram, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Market St & 8th St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    1h 16m
    $50

San Francisco City Hall to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary by foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar140Weekly Services
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between San Francisco City Hall, CA, USA and Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco City Hall to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. However, you can walk to Market St & 8th St, take the bus to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then walk to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Francisco City Hall to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary via Market St & 8th St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 1h 16m.

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