There are 3 ways to get from Walnut Creek to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary by subway, tram, ferry, car, or taxi
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BART, tram, ferry
best- Take the subway from Walnut Creek to Embarcaderosubway
- Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram F
- Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
1h 42m$55–57Drive 25.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Walnut Creek to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiarycar 25.2 mi
33 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Walnut Creek to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiarytaxi 25.2 mi
33 min$90–120
Walnut Creek to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary by subway, tram, ferry, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $4 - $7.
The distance between Walnut Creek and Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary is 26 miles. The road distance is 25.4 miles.
The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary without a car is to BART and tram and ferry which takes 1h 42m and costs $55 - $57.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Walnut Creek to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary is 25 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Walnut Creek to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary.
There are 844+ hotels available in Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary.
What companies run services between Walnut Creek, CA, USA and Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Walnut Creek to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. 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 Federal Penitentiary. Alternatively, you can drive from Walnut Creek to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in around 33 min.
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Walnut Creek to Embarcadero
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 415.701.2311
- Website
- sfmta.com
Tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay St
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.sfmta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/muni/routes-stops
- 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
- 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
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