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

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

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DEN - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6h 5m
    $129–382

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    29h 7m
    $274–461

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Denver to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    34h 58m
    $425–855

  4. Drive 1,208.4 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Alcatrazcar car 1,208.4 mi
    20h 25m
    $221–319

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane DEN - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6h 4m
    $174–718

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

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DEN - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    7h 18m
    $210–823

Denver to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$274Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Denver to Alcatraz. However, you can take the train to Denver Airport Station, walk to Denver (DEN) 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 Denver Union Station to Alcatraz via Sparks Transit Center, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 29h 7m.

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