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There are 9 ways to get from Bellingham to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Bellingham International Airport to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeBLI - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    5h 13m
    $128–487

  2. Fly Bellingham International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeBLI - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    7h 12m
    $108–351

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham to Seattle Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    23h 45m
    $180–265

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattletrain
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Emeryvilletrain
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    28h 16m
    $183–317

  5. Drive 896.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bellingham to Alcatrazcar896.2 mi
    15h 27m
    $164–237

  6. Shuttle to Paine Field County Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Ebshuttle
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planePAE - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    7h 5m
    $128–397

  7. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSEA - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    7h 35m
    $133–384

  8. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeSEA - OAK
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    7h 33m
    $148–500

  9. Bus, ferry via Seattle

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham to Seattlebus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    24h 50m
    $180–265

Bellingham to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bellingham to Alcatraz. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Bellingham Airport, walk to Bellingham International Airport (BLI) airport, fly to Oakland International Airport (OAK), walk to Oakland International Airport Station, take the subway to Coliseum - OAC, walk to Coliseum, 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 Bellingham to Alcatraz via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 23h 45m.

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