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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.
62min$47.50
Leaves from 12th St. Oakland City Center
Step by Step
- 1
Start from BART stationOakland14th Street - 2Wait for BARTYELLOWSan Francisco International Airport
- 3
Ride to BART stationEmbarcadero11 min - 4Walk to light rail stationMarket St & Main St10 yd • 1 min
- 5Wait for light railFFisherman`S Wharf
- 6Ride to light rail stationThe Embarcadero & Bay StID 1450114 min
- 7Walk toPier 33ID 12175093250 yd • 3 min
- 8Wait forDAY TOUR FERRYAlcatraz
- 9Ride toAlcatrazID 121750923 min
- 10Walk toAlcatrazWest Road390 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.
50min$48.00
8BXLeaves from 12th St. Oakland City Center
Step by Step
- 1Start from BART stationOakland14th Street
- 2Wait for BARTYELLOWSan Francisco International Airport
- 3Ride to BART stationMontgomery Street13 min
- 4Walk to bus stationKearny St & Geary StID 14821200 yd • 3 min
- 58BXWait for bus8BXFisherman`S Wharf
- 6Ride to bus stationKearny St & North Point StID 1482311 min
- 7Walk toPier 33ID 12175093380 yd • 5 min
- 8Wait forDAY TOUR FERRYAlcatraz
- 9Ride toAlcatrazID 121750923 min
- 10Walk toAlcatrazWest Road390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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.
Public transit stations close to Oakland
Oakland is located at 14th Street, San Francisco and the nearest public transit station is 12th St. Oakland City Center.
BART stations close to Oakland:
- 12th St. Oakland City Center
- 12th Street / Oakland City Center
- Lake Merritt
Bus stations close to Oakland:
- Broadway & 14th St (12th St BART)
- 14th Street SB
- Broadway & 14th St
Related Routes
- Oakland to Los Altos
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- Oakland to Stanford University
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- Oakland to Redwood City
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- Los Gatos to San Mateo CA USA
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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.
50min$48.00
8BXLeaves from 12th St. Oakland City Center
Step by Step
- 1Start from BART stationOakland14th Street
- 2Wait for BARTYELLOWSan Francisco International Airport
- 3Ride to BART stationMontgomery Street13 min
- 4Walk to bus stationKearny St & Geary StID 14821200 yd • 3 min
- 58BXWait for bus8BXFisherman`S Wharf
- 6Ride to bus stationKearny St & North Point StID 1482311 min
- 7Walk toPier 33ID 12175093380 yd • 5 min
- 8Wait forDAY TOUR FERRYAlcatraz
- 9Ride toAlcatrazID 121750923 min
- 10Walk toAlcatrazWest Road390 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 San Francisco International Airport station near Oakland in Oakland to Embarcadero station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Embarcadero 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 San Francisco International Airport station near Oakland in Oakland.
Where do I get off the BART when travelling between Oakland and Alcatraz?
Get off the BART at the Embarcadero 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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