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How to get fromLondon to Alcatrazby plane, ferry, subway, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, subway, or train

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LHR - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    14h 57m
    $495–1,105

  2. Fly London City Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LCY - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    18h 5m
    $413–1,367

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LHR - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    17h 3m
    $430–1,500

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LHR - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    18h 33m
    $446–1,506

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LHR - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    20h 7m
    $611–2,167

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar80Weekly Planes
Duration13h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$266Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,388.8 mi
  • Duration: 14h 57m

What companies run services between London, England and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from London to Alcatraz. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) 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.

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