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There are 12 ways to get from Dallas to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, bus, train, car, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Dallas to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeDAL - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    7h 7m
    $188–712

  2. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeDFW - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    7h 51m
    $130–403

  3. Bus, ferry via San Francisco

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    40h 30m
    $204–485

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    2d 6h
    $285–704

  5. Drive 1,715.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Alcatrazcar1,715.3 mi
    28h 24m
    $313–453

  6. Fly Dallas to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeDAL - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    7h 12m
    $143–446

  7. Fly Dallas to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeDAL - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    8h 27m
    $194–667

  8. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeDFW - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    9h 13m
    $171–614

  9. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)planeDFW - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    8h 58m
    $170–569

  10. Fly Dallas to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeDAL - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    10h 12m
    $225–742

  11. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    40h 40m
    $204–525

  12. Train, bus, ferry via Salinas

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain
    3. Take the bus from Salinas to San Franciscobus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    2d 9h

Dallas to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration40h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dallas to Alcatraz. However, you can take the vehicle to Inwood/Love Field Station, walk to Inwood/Love Field Station, take the line 005 bus to Love Field Airport, walk to Dallas (DAL) airport, fly to Oakland International Airport (OAK), walk to Oakland International Airport Station, take the subway to Coliseum - OAC, walk to Coliseum, 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 Dallas Bus Station to Alcatraz via Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco, 3rd St & Bryant St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 40h 30m.

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