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How to get fromArizona to AlcatrazBy plane, ferry, bus, taxi, train, car, subway, or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Arizona to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, bus, taxi, train, car, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Phoenix to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHX - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5h 5m
    $311–614

  2. Drive 750 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Phoenix to Alcatrazcar car 750 mi
    12h 17m
    $137–198

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    18h 51m
    $162–257

  4. Taxi, train, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    23h 44m
    $387–707

  5. Fly Phoenix to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PHX - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5h 5m
    $146–610

  6. Fly Phoenix to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PHX - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6h 16m
    $147–565

  7. Fly Tucson to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane TUS - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6h 18m
    $139–502

  8. Fly Phoenix to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane PHX - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6h 36m
    $141–510

  9. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    19h 56m
    $171–261

  10. Bus, ferry via Santa Ana

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    24h 34m
    $182–277

Arizona to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration18h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Arizona, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Arizona to Alcatraz. However, you can take the vehicle to 44th St/Washington, walk to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4 Station, walk to Phoenix (PHX) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then walk to Alcatraz. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Van Buren St & Central Av to Alcatraz via Washington St & 44th St, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 18h 51m.

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