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How to get fromWindsor to Alcatrazby train, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Windsor to Alcatraz by train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, line 101 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & 4th Stbus bus 101
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 33m
    $58–66

  2. Drive 63.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Windsor to Alcatrazcar car 63.2 mi
    1h 13m
    $12–17

  3. Line 60 bus, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Windsor River Rd to Santa Rosa Transit Mallbus bus 60 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus bus 172
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 58m
    $60–64

  4. Train, line 132 bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus bus 132
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 35m
    $56–64

Windsor to Alcatraz by train, bus, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar144Weekly Services
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 68.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Windsor, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Windsor to Alcatraz. However, you can take the train to SMART San Rafael, walk to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, take the line 101 bus to Mission St & 4th St, walk to Market St & 4th 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 bus from Windsor River Rd to Alcatraz via Santa Rosa Transit Mall, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 3h 58m.

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