There are 4 ways to get from Stanford University to Alcatraz by train, ferry, bus, 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.
Caltrain, ferry
best- Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain Local Weekday / ...
- Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
2h 36m$59–63Drive 35.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stanford University to Alcatrazcar 35.4 mi
51 min$7–10Bus, line 292 bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus Ecr / ...
- Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Mission St & 7th Stbus 292 / ...
- Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
4h 41m$54–60Taxi
- Take the taxi from Stanford University to Alcatraztaxi 35.4 mi
51 min$130–160
Stanford University to Alcatraz by foot, bus, train, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stanford University to Alcatraz is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Stanford University to Alcatraz is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $6 - $10.
The distance between Stanford University and Alcatraz is 37 miles. The road distance is 35.6 miles.
The best way to get from Stanford University to Alcatraz without a car is to Caltrain and ferry which takes 2h 36m and costs $59 - $64.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Stanford University to Alcatraz, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Stanford University to Alcatraz is 36 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Stanford University to Alcatraz.
There are 818+ hotels available in Alcatraz.
What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Stanford University to Alcatraz. However, you can walk to Stanford Oval, take the bus to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, walk to Palo Alto 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 vehicle from Stanford University to Alcatraz via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, Mission St & 7th St, Market St & 7th St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 4h 41m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
- Website
- samtrans.com
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
Bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Mission St & 7th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
- Website
- http://www.samtrans.com
- Phone
- +1 202-208-6843
- Website
- nps.gov
Ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $48
- Website
- https://www.nps.gov/index.htm
Ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $48
- Website
- https://www.nps.gov/index.htm
- Phone
- +1.888.467.6256
- [email protected]
- Website
- cityexperiences.com
Ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $48
- Schedules at
- https://www.cityexperiences.com/san-francisco/city-cruises/alcatraz/departure-schedule/
- Website
- https://www.cityexperiences.com/san-francisco/city-cruises/alcatraz/
- Adult 12 - 61
- $48
Ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $48
- Schedules at
- https://www.cityexperiences.com/san-francisco/city-cruises/alcatraz/departure-schedule/
- Website
- https://www.cityexperiences.com/san-francisco/city-cruises/alcatraz/
- Adult 12 - 61
- $48
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
AJ Taxi Services
- Phone
- +1 408-759-9654
- Website
- ajtaxiservices.com
Taxi San Jose
- Phone
- +1 408-459-8010
- Website
- taxisanjose.com
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 408-777-7777
- Website
- yellowcheckercab.com
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