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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Jose to Alcatraz by subway, ferry, bus, car, or train

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  1. BART, ferry

    best
    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 8m
    $58–61

  2. Drive 50.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Alcatrazcar car 50.1 mi
    57 min
    $10–14

  3. Bus, ferry

    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
    $58–62

  4. 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

  5. Line 22 bus, bus, line 292 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Santa Clara & Almaden Blvd to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to California Dr & Broadwaybus bus Ecr / ...
    3. Take the bus from California Dr & Broadway to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 292 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5h 46m
    $56–62

San Jose to Alcatraz by subway, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 48.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Alcatraz. However, you can 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 San Jose Diridon Station to Alcatraz via San Francisco, 3rd St & Bryant St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2h 21m.

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