How to get from Oakland to Alcatraz by BART and light rail?

From Oakland to Alcatraz by BART and light rail

To get from Oakland to Alcatraz in San Francisco, you’ll need to take one BART line and one light rail line: take the YELLOW BART from 12th St. Oakland City Center station to Embarcadero station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the F light rail and finally take the DAY TOUR FERRY from Pier 33 station to Alcatraz station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $47.50. The BART and light rail schedule from Oakland may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and light rail schedule to Alcatraz on the Moovit app.

62min$47.50
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Light Rail - F
Light Rail - F
DAY TOUR FERRY
DAY TOUR FERRY
Walk to Alcatraz
Leaves from 12th St. Oakland City Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Oakland
    14th Street
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Embarcadero
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Market St & Main St
    10 yd • 1 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
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Pier 33
    ID 12175093
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    DAY TOUR FERRY
    Wait for
    DAY TOUR FERRY
    Alcatraz
  • 9
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Alcatraz
    ID 12175092
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alcatraz
    Walk to
    Alcatraz
    West Road
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Oakland to Alcatraz by , BART and bus

To get from Oakland to Alcatraz in San Francisco, you’ll need to take one BART line and one bus line: take the YELLOW BART from 12th St. Oakland City Center station to Montgomery Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 8BX bus and finally take the DAY TOUR FERRY from Pier 33 station to Alcatraz station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $48.00. The BART and light rail schedule from Oakland may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and light rail schedule to Alcatraz on the Moovit app.

50min$48.00
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 8BX8BX
DAY TOUR FERRY
DAY TOUR FERRY
Walk to Alcatraz
Leaves from 12th St. Oakland City Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Oakland
    14th Street
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Montgomery Street
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kearny St & Geary St
    ID 14821
    200 yd • 3 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
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Pier 33
    ID 12175093
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    DAY TOUR FERRY
    Wait for
    DAY TOUR FERRY
    Alcatraz
  • 9
    Ride to
    Ride to
    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 Oakland to Alcatraz

The distance between Oakland, San Francisco and Alcatraz, San Francisco is approximately 11.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakland to Alcatraz by BART and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in San Francisco – you will always have plenty of easy options.

BART And Light Rail schedule from Oakland to Alcatraz

To check the BART and light rail schedule from Oakland to Alcatraz using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Oakland) and destination (Alcatraz), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available BART and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each BART and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest BART and light rail schedules.

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From Oakland to Alcatraz by , BART and bus

To get from Oakland to Alcatraz in San Francisco, you’ll need to take one BART line and one bus line: take the YELLOW BART from 12th St. Oakland City Center station to Montgomery Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 8BX bus and finally take the DAY TOUR FERRY from Pier 33 station to Alcatraz station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $48.00. The BART and light rail schedule from Oakland may change. We recommend you check the updated BART and light rail schedule to Alcatraz on the Moovit app.

50min$48.00
BART - YELLOW
BART - YELLOW
Bus - 8BX8BX
DAY TOUR FERRY
DAY TOUR FERRY
Walk to Alcatraz
Leaves from 12th St. Oakland City Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Oakland
    14th Street
  • 2
    BART - YELLOW
    Wait for BART
    YELLOW
    San Francisco International Airport
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Montgomery Street
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kearny St & Geary St
    ID 14821
    200 yd • 3 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
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Pier 33
    ID 12175093
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    DAY TOUR FERRY
    Wait for
    DAY TOUR FERRY
    Alcatraz
  • 9
    Ride to
    Ride to
    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 Oakland to Alcatraz?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using BART line YELLOW, Light Rail line F,.

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

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using BART line YELLOW, Bus line 8BX,.

  • Is there a direct BART between Oakland and Alcatraz?

    No, you’ll have to take one BART line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 2 min.

  • Which BART line goes from Oakland to Alcatraz?

    The YELLOW BART line goes from Embarcadero station near Oakland in Oakland to Market St & Main St station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Market St & Main St station near Alcatraz in San Francisco.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oakland to Alcatraz by BART and light rail?

    The total travel time between Oakland in Oakland and Alcatraz in San Francisco by BART and light rail is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the BART near Oakland to get to Alcatraz?

    Get on the YELLOW BART from the Embarcadero station near Oakland in Oakland.

  • Where do I get off the BART when travelling between Oakland and Alcatraz?

    Get off the BART at the Market St & Main St station, which is closest to Alcatraz in San Francisco.

  • How much is the BART fare from Oakland to Alcatraz?

    The ride from Oakland to Alcatraz costs $47.50.

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