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How to get fromCleveland to Alcatrazby plane, ferry, bus, train, car or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Cleveland to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeCLE - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    8h 40m
    $188–662

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    2d 12h
    $258–507

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cleveland to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Roseville Amtraktrain
    3. Take the bus from Roseville Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    2d 16h
    $324–871

  4. Drive 2,453.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to Alcatrazcar2,453.7 mi
    38h 7m
    $448–647

  5. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeCLE - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    10h 5m
    $263–1,008

  6. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeCLE - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    11h 44m
    $279–1,064

  7. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbusbus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeCMH - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    12h 4m
    $572–1,089

Cleveland to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cleveland to Alcatraz. However, you can take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) 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 Cleveland Bus Station to Alcatraz via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2d 12h.

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