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How to get fromSouth San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Alcatrazby train, tram, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Alcatraz by train, tram, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Caltrain, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from South San Francisco Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the tram from King St & 4th St to Metro Embarcadero Stationtram tram N
    3. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    1h 42m
    $56–57

  2. Drive 12.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Alcatrazcar car 12.3 mi
    18 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 292 bus, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Airport Blvd & Baden Ave to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 292 / ...
    2. Take the tram from Market St & 7th St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    2h 8m
    $52–53

  4. Line 292 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Airport Blvd & Baden Ave to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 292 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    2h 19m
    $52–53

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Alcatraztaxi taxi 12.3 mi
    18 min
    $45–60

South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Alcatraz by train, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Alcatraz.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 14.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between South San Francisco Station (Caltrain), CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Alcatraz. However, you can take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, walk to King St & 4th St, take the vehicle to Metro Embarcadero Station, 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 take a vehicle from South San Francisco Station (Caltrain) to Alcatraz via Airport Blvd & Baden Ave, Mission St & 7th St, Market St & 7th St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2h 8m.

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