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There are 9 ways to get from Miami to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, bus, train, car, or subway

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

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MIA - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    9h 7m
    $160–493

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3d 1h
    $619–935

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4d 6h
    $2,508–3,926

  4. Drive  3,026.5 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Alcatrazcar car 3,026.5 mi
    2d 1h
    $500–722

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

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FLL - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    9h 46m
    $203–668

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

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MIA - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    10h 43m
    $185–608

  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)plane plane FLL - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    11h 38m
    $238–813

  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)plane plane MIA - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    12h
    $211–714

  9. Fly Miami International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MIA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    13h 48m
    $246–535

Miami to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration3d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$619Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,603.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 7m

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 a bus from Miami Airport Station to Alcatraz via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco, 3rd St & Bryant St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 3d 1h.

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