What is the cheapest way to get from The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco to Alcatraz?

The cheapest way to get from The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco to Alcatraz is to taxi which costs $10 - $13 and takes 5 min.

What is the fastest way to get from The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco to Alcatraz?

The fastest way to get from The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco to Alcatraz is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $10 - $13.

Is there a direct ferry between The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco and Alcatraz?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Pier 33 and arriving at Alcatraz Island. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco to Alcatraz?

The distance between The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco and Alcatraz is 3 miles.

How do I travel from The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco to Alcatraz without a car?

The best way to get from The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco to Alcatraz without a car is to ferry which takes 45 min and costs $48.

How long does it take to get from The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco to Alcatraz?

The ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island takes 15 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where can I stay near Alcatraz?

There are 818+ hotels available in Alcatraz.

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco to Alcatraz - 4 ways to travel via ferry

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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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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
45 min
$48
Taxi
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco to Alcatraztaxi 1.8 mi
5 min
$10–13
Tram, ferry
1. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram F
2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
1h 12m
$52
Line 8 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Kearny St & Geary St to Kearny St & North Point Stbus 8 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
1h 6m
$50

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

211Weekly Services

1h 12mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco to Alcatraz.

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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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