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How to get fromSan Francisco Zoo to Alcatrazby bus, ferry, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco Zoo to Alcatraz by bus, ferry, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo to The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus bus Lowl
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    1h 39m
    $50

  2. Drive 10 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco Zoo to Alcatrazcar car 10 mi
    20 min
    $2–3

  3. Tram, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo to Metro Embarcadero Stationtram tram L
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    1h 54m
    $52

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Francisco Zoo to Alcatraztaxi taxi 10 mi
    20 min
    $40–50

San Francisco Zoo to Alcatraz by foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 13.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Zoo to Alcatraz. However, you can walk to Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo, take the bus to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then walk to Alcatraz. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Francisco Zoo to Alcatraz via Wawona/46th Ave /SF Zoo, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 1h 54m.

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