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How to get fromSan Ramon to Alcatrazby bus, subway, ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from San Ramon to Alcatraz by bus, subway, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, BART, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Norris Canyon Rd and Iron Horse Trail to Walnut Creek BARTbus bus 95X
    2. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    2h 20m
    $57–59

  2. Drive 34.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Ramon to Alcatrazcar car 34.3 mi
    43 min
    $7–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Ramon to Alcatraztaxi taxi 34.3 mi
    43 min
    $120–150

  4. Line 21 bus, BART, ferry

    1. Take the bus from San Ramon Valley Blvd and Fostoria Way to Walnut Creek BARTbus bus 21 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    2h 27m
    $57–59

San Ramon to Alcatraz by bus, subway, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 37.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from San Ramon to Alcatraz. However, you can take the bus to Walnut Creek BART, walk to Walnut Creek, 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 drive from San Ramon to Alcatraz in around 43 min.

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