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How to get fromSan Mateo to Alcatrazby train, tram, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Caltrain, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from San Mateo Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the tram from King St & 4th St to Metro Embarcadero Stationtram tram N
    3. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    1h 55m
    $58–59

  2. Drive 20.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Mateo to Alcatrazcar car 20.9 mi
    29 min
    $4–6

  3. Line 292 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from S Delaware St & 2nd Ave to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 292
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    3h 3m
    $53

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Mateo to Alcatraztaxi taxi 20.9 mi
    29 min
    $75–95

San Mateo to Alcatraz by train, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from San Mateo to Alcatraz. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to King St & 4th St, take the vehicle to Metro Embarcadero Station, 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 S Delaware St & 2nd Ave to Alcatraz via Mission St & 7th St, Market St & 7th St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 3h 3m.

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