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How to get fromSouth San Francisco to Alcatrazby subway, tram, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from South San Francisco to Alcatraz by subway, tram, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. BART, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the subway from San Bruno to Embarcaderosubway subway
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    1h 33m
    $54–55

  2. Drive 12.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South San Francisco to Alcatrazcar car 12.2 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 3m
    $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 15m
    $52–53

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South San Francisco to Alcatraztaxi taxi 12.2 mi
    18 min
    $45–60

South San Francisco to Alcatraz by subway, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 17.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between South San Francisco, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from South San Francisco to Alcatraz. However, you can take the subway to Embarcadero, 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 bus from Airport Blvd & Baden Ave to Alcatraz via Mission St & 7th St, Market St & 7th St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2h 3m.

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