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How to get fromSan Jose Diridon station to Alcatrazby bus, ferry, train, car, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose Diridon station to Alcatraz by bus, ferry, train, car, or subway

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    2h 21m
    $58–63

  2. Drive 50.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose Diridon station to Alcatrazcar car 50.7 mi
    59 min
    $10–14

  3. Caltrain, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    2h 34m
    $62–64

  4. BART, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway subway Green-S
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    2h 46m
    $60–66

San Jose Diridon station to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between San Jose Diridon station, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Jose Diridon station to Alcatraz. However, you can take the bus to San Francisco, walk to 3rd St & Bryant St, take the line 8 bus to Kearny St & North Point St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then walk to Alcatraz. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Alcatraz via San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, Townsend St & Lusk St, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2h 34m.

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