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How to get fromBuffalo to Alcatrazby plane, ferry, train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, shuttle or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Buffalo to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeBUF - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    10h 33m
    $251–940

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Martineztrain
    3. Take the train from Martinez to Oaklandtrain
    2d 19h
    $368–778

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Columbus - Mound Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    2d 19h
    $293–768

  4. Drive 2,643.2 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Alcatrazcar2,643.2 mi
    41h 24m
    $483–697

  5. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeBUF - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    10h 28m
    $376–1,536

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

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeBUF - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    11h 28m
    $362–1,441

  7. Shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeYYZ - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    12h 35m
    $309–822

  8. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeBUF - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    13h 13m
    $413–1,564

Buffalo to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$293Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Buffalo to Alcatraz via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, Martinez, and Oakland in around 2d 19h.

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