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How to get fromSan Jose Airport (SJC) to Alcatrazby bus, subway, ferry, rideshare, car, taxi, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Alcatraz by bus, subway, ferry, rideshare, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Line 60 bus, BART, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Milpitas BARTbus bus 60
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    2h 52m
    $60–64

  2. Drive 48.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Alcatrazcar car 48.9 mi
    58 min
    $9–13

  3. Line 60 bus, bus, line 8 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Santa Clara Transit Centerbus bus 60
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the bus from 3rd St & Bryant St to Kearny St & North Point Stbus bus 8 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 55m
    $62–72

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from San Jose-SJC to Alcatrazrideshare rideshare 48.9 mi
    58 min

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Alcatraztaxi taxi 48.9 mi
    58 min
    $180–220

  6. Caltrain, ferry

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    3h 9m
    $64–66

San Jose Airport (SJC) to Alcatraz by bus, subway, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration2h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between San Jose Airport (SJC), USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Jose Airport (SJC) to Alcatraz. However, you can take the line 60 bus to Milpitas BART, walk to Milpitas, 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 bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Alcatraz via Santa Clara Transit Center, Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco, 3rd St & Bryant St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 3h 55m.

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