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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 14m
    $289–1,662

  2. Fly Tucson to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    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 37m
    $117–420

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus 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 53m
    $140–305

  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
    24h 25m
    $230–335

  5. Drive 750 mi

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

  6. 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 18m
    $144–608

  7. 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 29m
    $170–713

  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 42m
    $139–518

  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 38m
    $154–309

  10. Bus, ferry via Tijuana Airport (TIJ)

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    29h 2m
    $205–382

Arizona to Alcatraz by bus, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest 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 Buckeye Rd & Central Av to Alcatraz via 24th St Sky Train Station, Phoenix Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Market St & 1st St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 18h 53m.

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