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How to get fromYosemite Valley to Alcatrazby bus, subway, ferry, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Yosemite Valley to Alcatraz by bus, subway, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, BART, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Transpobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced to Modestobus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus 90
    4. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Embarcaderosubway subway
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    9h 17m
    $89–98

  2. Drive 189.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yosemite Valley to Alcatrazcar car 189.4 mi
    4h 8m
    $35–50

  3. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Fresno Yosemite International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FAT - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    7h 15m
    $199–542

  4. Bus, BART, ferry via Stockton

    1. Take the bus from Curry Village to Merced Transpobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Embarcaderosubway subway
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    10h 7m
    $109–129

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Curry Village to Merced Transpobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    12h 10m
    $108–142

  6. Bus, bus to Bishop Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus
    3. Fly from Bishop Airport (BIH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BIH - SFO
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    8h 53m
    $141–321

Yosemite Valley to Alcatraz by bus, subway, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Yosemite Valley, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Yosemite Valley to Alcatraz. However, you can take the bus to Merced Transpo, take the bus to Modesto, walk to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, take the bus to BART Dublin Station, walk to Dublin / Pleasanton, 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. Alternatively, you can drive from Yosemite Valley to Alcatraz in around 4h 8m.

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