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How to get fromThe Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco to Alcatrazby ferry, tram, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco to Alcatraz by ferry, tram, taxi, or bus

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    45 min
    $48

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco to Alcatraztaxi taxi 1.8 mi
    5 min
    $10–13

  3. Tram, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram F
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    1h 12m
    $52

  4. Line 8 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kearny St & Geary St to Kearny St & North Point Stbus bus 8 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    1h 6m
    $50

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco to Alcatraz by foot, cable car, tram, and ferry

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco to Alcatraz.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3.2 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

National Park Service operates a ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island hourly. Tickets cost $48 and the journey takes 15 min. Alcatraz Cruises also services this route hourly.

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