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

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

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  1. Bus, Caltrain, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 38m
    $71–78

  2. Drive 74.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Cruz to Alcatrazcar car 74.4 mi
    1h 31m
    $14–20

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 10m
    $67–77

  4. Taxi, fly, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Cruz to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MRY - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 24m
    $394–783

  5. Bus, BART, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Front to Diridon Stationbus bus 17
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 43m
    $70–80

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

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 81.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Cruz to Alcatraz. However, you can take the bus to Diridon Station, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, 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 bus from Front to Alcatraz via Diridon Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Francisco, 3rd St & Bryant St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 4h 10m.

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