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How to get fromPhoenix to Alcatrazby plane, ferry, bus, train, taxi, car, subway, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHX - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 41m
    $145–273

  2. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane PHX - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6h 16m
    $113–348

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    17h 35m
    $186–248

  4. Taxi, train, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    24h 47m
    $372–717

  5. Drive  750 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Alcatrazcar car 750 mi
    12h 17m
    $137–198

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PHX - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 40m
    $375–508

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

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PHX - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5h 59m
    $241–304

  8. Bus, BART, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    19h 1m
    $154–194

  9. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    21h 26m
    $188–307

Phoenix to Alcatraz by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 672.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Phoenix to Alcatraz. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 4 Station, walk to Phoenix (PHX) 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 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Alcatraz via Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, Fontana, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco, 3rd St & Bryant St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 17h 35m.

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