How to get from Alameda to Alcatraz by bus, ferry and light rail?

By bus, ferry and light rail

To get from Alameda to Alcatraz in San Francisco, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one ferry line: take the W bus from Central Av & 8th St station to Salesforce Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the F light rail and finally take the DAY TOUR FERRY ferry from Pier 33 station to Alcatraz station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $49.00.

105min$49.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - WW
Light Rail - F
Light Rail - F
Ferry - DAY TOUR FERRYDAY TOUR FERRY
Walk to Alcatraz
Leaves from Central Av & 8th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Av & 8th St
    ID 54233
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - WW
    Wait for bus
    W
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center
    ID 50019
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Market St & 1st St
    ID 17264
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - F
    Wait for light rail
    F
    Fisherman`S Wharf
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    The Embarcadero & Bay St
    ID 14501
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Pier 33
    ID 12175093
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Ferry - DAY TOUR FERRYDAY TOUR FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    DAY TOUR FERRY
    Alcatraz
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Alcatraz
    ID 12175092
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alcatraz
    Walk to
    Alcatraz
    West Road
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and ferry

To get from Alameda to Alcatraz in San Francisco, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the W bus from Central Av & 8th St station to Salesforce Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 8BX bus and finally take the DAY TOUR FERRY ferry from Pier 33 station to Alcatraz station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $49.00.

105min$49.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - WW
Bus - 8BX8BX
Ferry - DAY TOUR FERRYDAY TOUR FERRY
Walk to Alcatraz
Leaves from Central Av & 8th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Av & 8th St
    ID 54233
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - WW
    Wait for bus
    W
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center
    ID 50019
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd St & Stevenson St
    ID 13136
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8BX8BX
    Wait for bus
    8BX
    Fisherman`S Wharf
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kearny St & North Point St
    ID 14823
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Pier 33
    ID 12175093
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Ferry - DAY TOUR FERRYDAY TOUR FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    DAY TOUR FERRY
    Alcatraz
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Alcatraz
    ID 12175092
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alcatraz
    Walk to
    Alcatraz
    West Road
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alameda to Alcatraz

The distance between Alameda, San Francisco and Alcatraz, San Francisco is approximately 17.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alameda to Alcatraz by bus, ferry and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Alameda

Alameda is located at Alameda, San Francisco and the nearest public transit station is Encinal Av & Benton St.

BART stations close to Alameda:

  • Fruitvale
  • Lake Merritt

Train stations close to Alameda:

  • Oakland Jack London Square

Bus stations close to Alameda:

  • Encinal Av & Benton St
  • Encinal Av & Paru St
  • Santa Clara Av & Morton St

Ferry stations close to Alameda:

  • Alameda Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal

Public transit stations close to Alcatraz, San Francisco

Alcatraz is located at West Road, San Francisco and the nearest public transit station is Hyde St & Beach St.

Ferry stations close to Alcatraz:

  • San Francisco Pier 41 Ferry Terminal
  • Alcatraz

Cable Car stations close to Alcatraz:

  • Hyde St & Beach St
  • Hyde St & North Point St

Related Routes

By bus and ferry

To get from Alameda to Alcatraz in San Francisco, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the W bus from Central Av & 8th St station to Salesforce Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 8BX bus and finally take the DAY TOUR FERRY ferry from Pier 33 station to Alcatraz station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $49.00.

105min$49.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - WW
Bus - 8BX8BX
Ferry - DAY TOUR FERRYDAY TOUR FERRY
Walk to Alcatraz
Leaves from Central Av & 8th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Av & 8th St
    ID 54233
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - WW
    Wait for bus
    W
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salesforce Transit Center
    ID 50019
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd St & Stevenson St
    ID 13136
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8BX8BX
    Wait for bus
    8BX
    Fisherman`S Wharf
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kearny St & North Point St
    ID 14823
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Pier 33
    ID 12175093
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Ferry - DAY TOUR FERRYDAY TOUR FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    DAY TOUR FERRY
    Alcatraz
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Alcatraz
    ID 12175092
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alcatraz
    Walk to
    Alcatraz
    West Road
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alameda to Alcatraz?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line W, Bus line F, Bus line DAY TOUR FERRY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alameda to Alcatraz?

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line W, Bus line 8BX, Bus line DAY TOUR FERRY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alameda and Alcatraz?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one light rail line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alameda to Alcatraz?

    The W bus line goes from Central Av & 8th St station near Alameda in Alameda to San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one ferry line till San Francisco station near Alcatraz in San Francisco.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alameda to Alcatraz by bus, light rail and ferry?

    The total travel time between Alameda in Alameda and Alcatraz in San Francisco by bus, light rail and ferry is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Alameda to get to Alcatraz?

    Get on the W bus from the Central Av & 8th St stop near Alameda in Alameda.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alameda and Alcatraz?

    Get off the bus at the San Francisco station, which is closest to Alcatraz in San Francisco.

  • How much is the total bus, light rail and ferry fare from Alameda to Alcatraz?

    The ride from Alameda to Alcatraz costs $49.00.

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