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There are 6 ways to get from California to Alcatraz by plane, tram, ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SMF - SFO
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 59m
    $89–313

  2. Drive 381.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Alcatrazcar car 381.8 mi
    6h 22m
    $70–101

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    9h 25m
    $91–212

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    13h 56m
    $118–192

  5. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FAT - SFO
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 15m
    $103–392

  6. Bus, ferry via San Francisco

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    10h
    $93–191

California to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from California to Alcatraz. However, you can take the bus to Terminal A, walk to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 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 Los Angeles Union Station to Alcatraz via San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 9h 25m.

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