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How to get fromSonoma to Alcatrazby bus, ferry, car, taxi, or train

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

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  1. Line 40 bus, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sonoma Plaza to Petaluma Transit Mallbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus bus 172
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 33m
    $58–62

  2. Drive 43.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sonoma to Alcatrazcar car 43.6 mi
    59 min
    $8–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sonoma to Alcatraztaxi taxi 43.6 mi
    59 min
    $160–190

  4. Line 40 bus, train, line 132 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sonoma Plaza to Petaluma Transit Mallbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus bus 132
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 14m

Sonoma to Alcatraz by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Sonoma, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sonoma to Alcatraz. However, you can take the line 40 bus to Petaluma Transit Mall, walk to Copeland St Transit Mall, take the bus to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then walk to Alcatraz. Alternatively, you can drive from Sonoma to Alcatraz in around 59 min.

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