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There are 11 ways to get from Houston to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane HOU - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    7h 59m
    $315–1,259

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IAH - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    8h 7m
    $140–444

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    40h 31m
    $284–649

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    47h 5m
    $264–730

  5. Drive 1,885.7 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Alcatrazcar car 1,885.7 mi
    30h 32m
    $345–498

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

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane HOU - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    9h 12m
    $381–1,564

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane IAH - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    9h 15m
    $251–965

  8. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane HOU - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    11h 4m
    $372–1,390

  9. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane IAH - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    11h 19m
    $252–891

  10. Train, bus, ferry via San Francisco

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    47h 45m
    $264–650

  11. Train, bus, ferry via San Jose

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to San Franciscobus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    2d 3h

Houston to Alcatraz by train, foot, bus, tram, and ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration47h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$264Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Houston to Alcatraz. However, you can take the line 800 vehicle to Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, walk to Magnolia Transit Center, take the line 050 bus to Hobby Airport, walk to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 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 Capitol St @ Smith St to Alcatraz via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 40h 31m.

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