There are 3 ways to get from Sonoma to Alcatraz by bus, ferry, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 40 bus, bus, ferry
best- Take the bus from Sonoma Plaza to Petaluma Transit Mallbus 40
- Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall-D St to The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus 172
- Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
3h 21m$58–62Drive 43.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sonoma to Alcatrazcar 43.6 mi
59 min$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sonoma to Alcatraztaxi 43.6 mi
59 min$160–190
Sonoma to Alcatraz by bus, ferry, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sonoma to Alcatraz is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Sonoma to Alcatraz is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $8 - $12.
The distance between Sonoma and Alcatraz is 56 miles. The road distance is 43.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sonoma to Alcatraz without a car is to line 40 bus and bus and ferry which takes 3h 21m and costs $57 - $63.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Sonoma to Alcatraz, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Sonoma to Alcatraz is 44 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Sonoma to Alcatraz.
There are 819+ hotels available in Alcatraz.
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-D St, 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.
- Phone
- (707) 576-7433
- Website
- sctransit.com
Bus from Sonoma Plaza to Petaluma Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- sctransit.com
- Phone
- +1 202-208-6843
- Website
- National Parks Shuttle Bus
Ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $48
- Website
- National Parks Shuttle Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $160–190
Vallejo City Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 707-643-3333
Santa Rosa Taxi
- Phone
- +1-707-579-1212
- Website
- santarosataxicab.com
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