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How to get fromStanford University to Alcatrazby train, tram, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Caltrain, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Palo Alto 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
    2h 41m
    $59–61

  2. Drive  35.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stanford University to Alcatrazcar car 35.4 mi
    51 min
    $7–9

  3. Bus, line 292 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Millbrae Transit Center- Bay G1bus bus Ecr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Mission St & 7th Stbus bus 292 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 41m
    $56–58

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Stanford University to Alcatraztaxi taxi 35.4 mi
    51 min
    $130–160

Stanford University to Alcatraz by foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar140Weekly Services
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

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 Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, 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 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.

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