How to get from Millbrae to Alcatraz Island by bus and train?

From Millbrae to Alcatraz Island by bus and train

To get from Millbrae to Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, you’ll need to take one train line and one bus line: take the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from Millbrae station to San Francisco 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 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $48.70.

64min$48.70
Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
LOCAL WEEKDAY
Bus - 8BX8BX
Walk to Alcatraz Island
Leaves from Millbrae

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Millbrae
  • 2
    Train - LOCAL WEEKDAY
    Wait for train
    LOCAL WEEKDAY
    San Francisco
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Francisco
    22 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
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Pier 33
    ID 12175093
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Wait for
    DAY TOUR FERRY
    Alcatraz
  • 9
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Alcatraz
    ID 12175092
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alcatraz Island
    Walk to
    Alcatraz Island
    West Road
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Millbrae to Alcatraz Island by , BART and light rail

To get from Millbrae to Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, you’ll need to take one BART line and one light rail line: take the RED BART from Millbrae station to Montgomery Street 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 19 min. The ride fare is $49.55.

79min$49.55
BART - RED
BART - RED
Light Rail - F
Light Rail - F
DAY TOUR FERRY
DAY TOUR FERRY
Walk to Alcatraz Island
Leaves from Millbrae

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Millbrae
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Montgomery Street
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Market St & New Montgomery St
    ID 15685
    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
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Pier 33
    ID 12175093
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    undefined - DAY TOUR FERRY
    Wait for
    DAY TOUR FERRY
    Alcatraz
  • 9
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Alcatraz
    ID 12175092
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alcatraz Island
    Walk to
    Alcatraz Island
    West Road
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Millbrae to Alcatraz Island

The distance between Millbrae, San Francisco and Alcatraz Island, San Francisco is approximately 18.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Millbrae to Alcatraz Island by bus 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 Millbrae

Millbrae is located at Millbrae, San Francisco and the nearest public transit station is International Terminal and A Gates.

Bus stations close to Millbrae:

  • El Camino Real & Silva Ave
  • El Camino Real & Victoria Ave
  • El Camino Real & Trousdale Dr

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From Millbrae to Alcatraz Island by , BART and light rail

To get from Millbrae to Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, you’ll need to take one BART line and one light rail line: take the RED BART from Millbrae station to Montgomery Street 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 19 min. The ride fare is $49.55.

79min$49.55
BART - RED
BART - RED
Light Rail - F
Light Rail - F
DAY TOUR FERRY
DAY TOUR FERRY
Walk to Alcatraz Island
Leaves from Millbrae

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from BART station
    Start from BART station
    Millbrae
  • 2
    BART - RED
    Wait for BART
    RED
    SFO / SF / Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to BART station
    Ride to BART station
    Montgomery Street
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Market St & New Montgomery St
    ID 15685
    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
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Pier 33
    ID 12175093
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    undefined - DAY TOUR FERRY
    Wait for
    DAY TOUR FERRY
    Alcatraz
  • 9
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Alcatraz
    ID 12175092
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alcatraz Island
    Walk to
    Alcatraz Island
    West Road
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Millbrae to Alcatraz Island?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Train line LOCAL WEEKDAY, Bus line 8BX,.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Millbrae to Alcatraz Island?

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using BART line RED, Light Rail line F,.

  • Is there a direct train between Millbrae and Alcatraz Island?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Millbrae to Alcatraz Island?

    The LOCAL WEEKDAY train line goes from San Francisco station near Millbrae in Millbrae to San Francisco station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till San Francisco station near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco.

  • How long does it take to travel from Millbrae to Alcatraz Island by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Millbrae in Millbrae and Alcatraz Island in San Francisco by train and bus is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Millbrae to get to Alcatraz Island?

    Get on the LOCAL WEEKDAY train from the San Francisco station near Millbrae in Millbrae.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Millbrae and Alcatraz Island?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Millbrae to Alcatraz Island?

    The ride from Millbrae to Alcatraz Island costs $48.70.

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