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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 10 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)planePHX - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    4h 54m
    $357–860

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    17h 40m
    $136–328

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    17h 13m
    $168–329

  4. Taxi, train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Phoenix to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain
    4. Take the bus from San Jose to San Franciscobus
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    22h 32m

  5. Drive 750 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Alcatrazcar750 mi
    12h 11m
    $137–198

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planePHX - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    4h 53m
    $142–536

  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)planePHX - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    6h 7m
    $368–611

  8. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)planePHX - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    6h 24m
    $142–516

  9. Bus, ferry via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Bakersfield, CAbus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Franciscobus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    18h 47m
    $204–292

  10. Bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Gilroybus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy Bus Stop to San Franciscobus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    19h 31m
    $137–244

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest 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 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Alcatraz via Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, Fontana, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Market St & 1st St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 17h 13m.

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