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

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  1. Fly Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeMIA - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    9h 10m
    $167–500

  2. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeFLL - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    9h 52m
    $145–415

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Mall - Miami to Houstonbus
    2. Take the bus from Houston to El Pasobus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus
    4. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Jose - King Rdbus
    5. Take the taxi from Palo Alto Transit Center to Alcatraztaxi
    2d 16h
    $623–1,016

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Lake Worth Beach Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from El Bodegan Grocery 5 - Lake Worth to Houstonbus
    3. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain
    3d 5h
    $482–1,093

  5. Drive 3,020.7 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Alcatrazcar3,020.7 mi
    2d 1h
    $552–797

  6. Fly Miami International Airport to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeMIA - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    10h 51m
    $222–756

  7. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeFLL - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    11h 37m
    $195–611

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

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeMIA - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    12h 13m
    $238–811

  9. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeFLL - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    12h 55m
    $201–666

  10. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    3d 1h
    $330–805

  11. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    4d 6h
    $520–2,076

Miami to Alcatraz by bus, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$330Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Miami to Alcatraz. However, you can take the vehicle to Miami International Airport, walk to Miami International Airport (MIA) 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 line 7 bus to Dolphin Mall, take the bus to Houston, take the bus to El Paso, take the bus to 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, walk to Downtown Los Angeles, take the bus to San Jose - King Rd, walk to King & Virginia, take the line 22 bus to Palo Alto Transit Center, then take the taxi to Alcatraz.

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