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How to get fromSanta Clara to Alcatrazby train, ferry, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Clara to Alcatraz by train, ferry, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Caltrain, ferry

    best
    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 / ...
    2h 28m
    $61–63

  2. Drive 47.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Clara to Alcatrazcar car 47.3 mi
    56 min
    $9–13

  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 / ...
    3h 27m
    $61–69

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Clara to Alcatraztaxi taxi 47.3 mi
    56 min
    $170–210

  5. Line 60 bus, BART, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Benton & Main 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
    3h 10m
    $60–66

Santa Clara to Alcatraz by train, bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Santa Clara, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Clara to Alcatraz. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to Townsend St & Lusk St, take the line 45 bus to Kearny St & Geary 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 Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound to Alcatraz via 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 27m.

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