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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    6h 30m
    $93–171

  2. Drive 162.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chico to Alcatrazcar162.8 mi
    3h 5m
    $30–43

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to EmeryvilletrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz IslandferryAlcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    6h 33m
    $78–123

  4. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSMF - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    6h 57m
    $104–314

  5. Train, ferry via Sacramento

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    6h 37m
    $95–120

  6. Train to Redding Municipal Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Redding Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeRDD - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    7h 24m
    $106–284

Chico to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest 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 bus to Sacramento Bus Station, take the bus to San Francisco Bus Station, walk to Kearny St & Geary St, take the line 8 bus to Kearny St & North Point St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then walk to Alcatraz. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Alcatraz via Emeryville, Emeryville, San Francisco, Market St & 1st St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 6h 33m.

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