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How to get fromCardiff to Alcatrazby train, plane, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Alcatraz by train, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BRS - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    20h 28m
    $584–859

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CWL - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    20h 17m
    $437–1,373

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LHR - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    17h 16m
    $568–1,170

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BHX - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    21h 20m
    $685–1,973

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LHR - OAK
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    19h 30m
    $953–2,166

  6. Train, train to Exeter, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane EXT - SFO
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    33h 30m
    $585–1,797

  7. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SOU - SFO
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    21h 46m
    $532–1,525

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LHR - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    22h 20m
    $827–1,918

Bristol Airport (BRS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration19h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$360Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 5,356.5 mi
  • Duration: 20h 28m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Alcatraz. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) 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 the train to Barry, walk to Barry Hotel, take the line 304 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 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.

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