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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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeFAT - SFO
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    4h 13m
    $98–342

  2. Drive 381.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Alcatrazcar381.8 mi
    6h 19m
    $70–101

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus StationbusGreyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz IslandferryAlcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    9h 25m
    $92–220

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to EmeryvilletrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz IslandferryAlcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    13h 56m
    $119–187

  5. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSMF - SFO
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    4h 12m
    $89–293

  6. Bus, ferry via San Francisco

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San FranciscobusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz IslandferryAlcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    9h 50m
    $92–179

California to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest 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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport, walk to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) 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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