How to get from Santa Clara CA USA to Alcatraz by bus, ferry and train?

By bus, ferry and train

To get from Santa Clara CA USA to Alcatraz in San Francisco, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the LTD 4 train from Santa Clara Caltrain station to San Francisco 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 2 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $52.95.

147min$52.95
Walk to train stationTrain - LTD 4
LTD 4
Bus - 8BX8BX
Ferry - DAY TOUR FERRYDAY TOUR FERRY
Walk to Alcatraz
Leaves from Santa Clara Caltrain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Clara Caltrain
    ID santa_clara
    1.17 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Train - LTD 4
    Wait for train
    LTD 4
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bryant St & 4th St
    ID 13723
    440 yd • 6 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
    13 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

Alternative route by bus, ferry and train via LOCAL, 8BX and DAY TOUR FERRY

To get from Santa Clara CA USA to Alcatraz in San Francisco, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the LOCAL train from Santa Clara Caltrain station to San Francisco 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 3 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $52.95.

197min$52.95
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 8BX8BX
Ferry - DAY TOUR FERRYDAY TOUR FERRY
Walk to Alcatraz
Leaves from Santa Clara Caltrain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Clara Caltrain
    ID santa_clara
    1.17 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    93 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bryant St & 4th St
    ID 13723
    440 yd • 6 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
    12 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 Santa Clara CA USA to Alcatraz

The distance between Santa Clara CA USA, San Francisco and Alcatraz, San Francisco is approximately 50.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Clara CA USA to Alcatraz by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Santa Clara CA USA

Santa Clara CA USA is located at Santa Clara CA USA, San Francisco and the nearest public transit station is El Camino & Jefferson (E).

Train stations close to Santa Clara CA USA:

  • Santa Clara Caltrain
  • College Park

Bus stations close to Santa Clara CA USA:

  • El Camino & Jefferson (E)
  • El Camino & Lincoln (W)
  • Monroe & Warburton (S)

Public transit stations close to Alcatraz, San Francisco

Alcatraz is located at West Road, San Francisco and the nearest public transit station is San Francisco Pier 41 Ferry Terminal.

Ferry stations close to Alcatraz:

  • San Francisco Pier 41 Ferry Terminal
  • Alcatraz

Cable Car stations close to Alcatraz:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, ferry and train via LOCAL, 8BX and DAY TOUR FERRY

To get from Santa Clara CA USA to Alcatraz in San Francisco, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the LOCAL train from Santa Clara Caltrain station to San Francisco 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 3 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $52.95.

197min$52.95
Walk to train stationTrain - LOCAL
LOCAL
Bus - 8BX8BX
Ferry - DAY TOUR FERRYDAY TOUR FERRY
Walk to Alcatraz
Leaves from Santa Clara Caltrain

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Santa Clara Caltrain
    ID santa_clara
    1.17 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL
    Wait for train
    LOCAL
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    93 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bryant St & 4th St
    ID 13723
    440 yd • 6 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
    12 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 Santa Clara CA USA to Alcatraz?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line LTD 4, Bus line 8BX, Bus line DAY TOUR FERRY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Santa Clara CA USA to Alcatraz?

    The alternative route takes 197 minutes, using Bus line LOCAL, Bus line 8BX, Bus line DAY TOUR FERRY.

  • Is there a direct train between Santa Clara CA USA and Alcatraz?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Santa Clara CA USA to Alcatraz?

    The LTD 4 train line goes from Santa Clara Caltrain station near Santa Clara CA USA in Santa Clara to San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Alcatraz station near Alcatraz in San Francisco.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Clara CA USA to Alcatraz by train, bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Santa Clara CA USA in Santa Clara and Alcatraz in San Francisco by train, bus and ferry is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Santa Clara CA USA to get to Alcatraz?

    Get on the LTD 4 train from the Santa Clara Caltrain station near Santa Clara CA USA in Santa Clara.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Santa Clara CA USA and Alcatraz?

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

  • How much is the total train, bus and ferry fare from Santa Clara CA USA to Alcatraz?

    The ride from Santa Clara CA USA to Alcatraz costs $52.95.

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