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How to get fromOceanside to Alcatrazby train, plane, ferry, bus, car, tram or subway

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

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSAN - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    5h 26m
    $123–398

  2. Drive 464.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oceanside to Alcatrazcar464.8 mi
    7h 43m
    $85–123

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to OaklandbusGreyhound US0831
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz IslandferryAlcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    11h 32m
    $189–240

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    16h 56m
    $148–218

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeSAN - OAK
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    5h 30m
    $208–304

  6. Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, tram, ferry

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to Encinitas Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeCLD - SFO
    3. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    5h 43m
    $102–312

  7. Train, line 43 bus, line 76 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Katella to Harbor And Macarthurbus
    3. Take the bus from Macarthur-Harbor to Airport-Arrival Terminalbus
    4. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSNA - SFO
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    8h 7m
    $363–687

  8. Train, line 50 bus, line 43 bus, line 76 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain
    2. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 5 to Katella-Harborbus
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Katella to Harbor And Macarthurbus
    4. Take the bus from Macarthur-Harbor to Airport-Arrival Terminalbus
    5. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeSNA - OAK
    6. Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway
    7. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    8h 5m
    $133–493

  9. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    13h 2m
    $102–196

Oceanside to Alcatraz by bus, subway, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration11h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Oceanside to Alcatraz. However, you can take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Transit Center, take the bus to Terminal 1 Rental Car Shuttle, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 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 Oceanside Transportation Center to Alcatraz via Oakland, West Oakland, Embarcadero, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 11h 32m.

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