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How to get fromChico to Alcatrazby train, ferry, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Chico to Alcatraz by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    6h 17m
    $100–157

  2. Drive 162.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chico to Alcatrazcar car 162.8 mi
    3h 6m
    $30–43

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6h 27m
    $76–107

  4. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SMF - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6h 53m
    $110–326

  5. Train, ferry via Sacramento

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6h 34m
    $98–156

Chico to Alcatraz by train, foot, subway, tram, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chico to Alcatraz. However, you can take the train to Oakland, walk to Lake Merritt, 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 Chico Bus Station to Alcatraz via Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 6h 27m.

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