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

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There are 9 ways to get from Phoenix to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, bus, taxi, train, 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 54m
    $297–1,060

  2. Drive 750 mi

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

  3. Bus, ferry via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    17h 43m
    $157–282

  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
    23h 47m
    $345–635

  5. 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 58m
    $152–656

  6. 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
    6h 11m
    $178–761

  7. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle, ferry

    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 22m
    $137–506

  8. 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 Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    17h 44m
    $193–270

  9. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    20h 13m
    $141–186

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Phoenix Bus Station to Alcatraz via Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 17h 43m.

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