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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

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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
    8h 44m
    $189–612

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Mall - Miami to Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Palo Alto Transit Center to Alcatraztaxi taxi
    2d 18h
    $630–1,028

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Lake Worth Beach Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from El Bodegan Grocery 5 - Lake Worth to Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train
    3d 5h
    $851–1,822

  4. Drive 3,020.6 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Alcatrazcar car 3,020.6 mi
    2d 1h
    $552–797

  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 28m
    $212–667

  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 8m
    $274–958

  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
    10h 59m
    $297–1,063

  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
    11h 26m
    $290–1,013

  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)plane plane FLL - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    12h 12m
    $313–1,068

  10. 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 Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3d 1h
    $566–1,115

  11. 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
    $1,323–2,856

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

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration3d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$566Cheapest 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 Pink Elephant, walk to King & Virginia, take the line 22 bus to Palo Alto Transit Center, then take the taxi to Alcatraz.

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