How to Get to Alcatraz Cell House in San Francisco by Bus, Ferry or Light Rail?

Directions to Alcatraz Cell House (San Francisco) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Alcatraz Cell House

  • FerryFerry: DAY TOUR FERRY.
  • Cable CarCable Car: PH.

Light Rail stations near Alcatraz Cell House in San Francisco

  • Jefferson St & Taylor St, 2 min walk,

Cable Car station near Alcatraz Cell House in San Francisco

  • Hyde St & Beach St, 17 min walk,
Alcatraz Cell House, San FranciscoUnited States Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, also known simply as Alcatraz (English: , Spanish: [alkaˈtɾaθ] "the gannet") or The Rock, was a maximum security federal prison on Alcatraz Island, 1.25 miles (2.01 km) off the coast of San Francisco, California, United States. The site of a fort since the 1850s, the main prison building was built in 1910–12 as a U.S. Army military prison. The United States Department of Justice acquired the United States Disciplinary Barracks, Pacific Branch, on Alcatraz on October 12, 1933. The island became adapted and used as a prison of the Federal Bureau of Prisons in August 1934 after the buildings were modernized and security increased. Given this high security and the island's location in the cold waters and strong currents of San Francisco Bay, prison operators believed Alcatraz to be escape-proof and America's most secure prison. The three-story cellhouse included the four main cell blocks – A-block through D-block – the warden's office, visitation room, the library, and the barber shop. The prison cells typically measured 9 feet (2.7 m) by 5 ft (1.5 m) and 7 ft (2.1 m) high. The cells were primitive and lacked privacy. They were furnished with a bed, desk, washbasin, a toilet on the back wall, and few items other than a blanket. African Americans were segregated from other inmates. D-Block housed the worst inmates, and six cells at its end were designated "The Hole". Prisoners with behavioral problems were sent to these for periods of often brutal punishment. The dining hall and kitchen extended from the main building. Prisoners and staff ate three meals a day together. The Alcatraz Hospital was located above the dining hall. Prison corridors were named after major U.S. streets, such as Broadway and Michigan Avenue, of New York and Chicago, respectively. Working at the prison was considered a privilege for inmates. Those who earned privileges were employed in the Model Industries Building and New Industries Building during the day, actively involved in providing for the military in jobs such as sewing and woodwork, and performing various maintenance and laundry chores. The prison closed in 1963, but Alcatraz was reopened as a public museum. The island and prison were occupied by Native Americans from 1969 to 1971. It is one of San Francisco's major tourist attractions, attracting some 1.5 million visitors annually. Now operated by the National Park Service's Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the former prison is being restored and maintained.
Wiki
How to get to Alcatraz Cell House with public transit - About the place
Don Ramey Logan - Own work
CC BY-SA 3.0
Image may be subject to copyright.Find out more on Wikipedia
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Alcatraz Cell House?

    The closest stations to Alcatraz Cell House are:

    • Jefferson St & Taylor St is 121 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Hyde St & Beach St is 1435 yards away, 17 min walk.

  • Which ferry line stops near Alcatraz Cell House?

    DAY TOUR FERRY (Alcatraz)

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Alcatraz Cell House in San Francisco?

    The nearest light rail station to Alcatraz Cell House in San Francisco is Jefferson St & Taylor St. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest cable car station to Alcatraz Cell House in San Francisco?

    The nearest cable car station to Alcatraz Cell House in San Francisco is Hyde St & Beach St. It’s a 17 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Alcatraz Cell House in San Francisco?

    The F is the first light rail that goes to Alcatraz Cell House in San Francisco. It stops nearby at 6:35 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Alcatraz Cell House in San Francisco?

    The FBUS is the last light rail that goes to Alcatraz Cell House in San Francisco. It stops nearby at 12:35 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Alcatraz Cell House in San Francisco?

    The L OWL is the first bus that goes to Alcatraz Cell House in San Francisco. It stops nearby at 3:00 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Alcatraz Cell House in San Francisco?

    The L OWL is the last bus that goes to Alcatraz Cell House in San Francisco. It stops nearby at 3:47 AM.

  • What time is the first cable car to Alcatraz Cell House in San Francisco?

    The PH is the first cable car that goes to Alcatraz Cell House in San Francisco. It stops nearby at 7:10 AM.

  • What time is the last cable car to Alcatraz Cell House in San Francisco?

    The PH is the last cable car that goes to Alcatraz Cell House in San Francisco. It stops nearby at 11:36 PM.

See Alcatraz Cell House, San Francisco, on the map

Don Ramey Logan - Own work
CC BY-SA 3.0
Image may be subject to copyright.Find out more on Wikipedia

Public Transit to Alcatraz Cell House in San Francisco

Wondering how to get to Alcatraz Cell House in San Francisco? Moovit helps you find the best way to get to Alcatraz Cell House with step-by-step directions from the nearest public transit station.

Moovit provides free maps and live directions to help you navigate through your city. View schedules, routes, timetables, and find out how long does it take to get to Alcatraz Cell House in real time.

Looking for the nearest stop or station to Alcatraz Cell House? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Jefferson St & Taylor St; Hyde St & Beach St.

Ferry: DAY TOUR FERRY.Cable Car: PH.

Want to see if there’s another route that gets you there at an earlier time? Moovit helps you find alternative routes or times. Get directions from and directions to Alcatraz Cell House easily from the Moovit App or Website.

We make riding to Alcatraz Cell House easy, which is why over 1.5 million users, including users in San Francisco, trust Moovit as the best app for public transit. You don’t need to download an individual bus app or train app, Moovit is your all-in-one transit app that helps you find the best bus time or train time available.

For information on prices of bus, ferry and light rail, costs and ride fares to Alcatraz Cell House, please check the Moovit app.

Use the app to navigate to popular places including to the airport, hospital, stadium, grocery store, mall, coffee shop, school, college, and university.

Alcatraz Cell House Address: Alcatraz Island street in San Francisco

Alcatraz Cell House, San Francisco

Get around San Francisco by public transit!

Traveling around San Francisco has never been so easy. See step by step directions as you travel to any attraction, street or major public transit station. View bus and train schedules, arrival times, service alerts and detailed routes on a map, so you know exactly how to get to anywhere in San Francisco.

When traveling to any destination around San Francisco use Moovit's Live Directions with Get Off Notifications to know exactly where and how far to walk, how long to wait for your line, and how many stops are left. Moovit will alert you when it's time to get off — no need to constantly re-check whether yours is the next stop.

Wondering how to use public transit in San Francisco or how to pay for public transit in San Francisco? Moovit public transit app can help you navigate your way with public transit easily, and at minimum cost. It includes public transit fees, ticket prices, and costs. Looking for a map of San Francisco public transit lines? Moovit public transit app shows all public transit maps in San Francisco with all Bus, Train, BART, Light Rail, Ferry and Cable Car routes and stops on an interactive map.

San Francisco - San Jose, CA has 6 transit type(s), including: Bus, Train, BART, Light Rail, Ferry and Cable Car, operated by several transit agencies, including BART, Muni Metro, Caltrain, VTA, Capitol Corridor, Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit, MUNI, SF Cable Car, AC Transit, Dumbarton Express, Golden Gate Transit, County Connection, SamTrans, SamTrans / City of Menlo Park and Sonoma County Transit

Public transit lines with stations closest to Alcatraz Cell House in San Francisco

Cable Car lines with stations closest to Alcatraz Cell House in San Francisco