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Directions to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary (San Francisco) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary

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Ferry stations near Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in San Francisco

  • Alcatraz,5 min walk,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary?

    The closest stations to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary are:

    • Alcatraz is 370 yards away, 5 min walk.

  • Which Ferry lines stop near Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary?

    These Ferry lines stop near Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary: DAY TOUR FERRY

  • What’s the nearest ferry station to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in San Francisco?

    The nearest ferry station to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in San Francisco is Alcatraz. It’s a 5 min walk away.

  • How much is the Ferry fare to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary?

    The Ferry fare to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary costs about $41.00.

  • How much is the Light Rail fare to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary?

    The Light Rail fare to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary costs about $2.50.

  • How much is the Bus fare to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary?

    The Bus fare to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary costs about $2.25 - $6.00.

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Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, San Francisco
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, San FranciscoUnited States Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, also known simply as Alcatraz (English: , Spanish: [alkaˈtɾas] "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 strongest 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 feet (1.5 m) and 7 feet (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 in cell designation due to racism during the Jim Crow–era. 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.
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