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How to get fromPoint Arena to Alcatrazby car, train, ferry, bus or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Point Arena to Alcatraz by car, train, ferry, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Drive, train, ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Point Arena to SMART Windsorcar
    2. Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    5h 24m
    $67–84

  2. Drive 127.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Point Arena to Alcatrazcar127.7 mi
    2h 47m
    $24–34

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Point Arena Theater to 2nd Street Transit Mallbus95
    2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus172
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    6h 3m
    $61–83

  4. Bus, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Point Arena Theater to Sonoma County Airportbus95
    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 10m
    $72–129

  5. Bus, ferry via Mission St & 4th St

    1. Take the bus from Point Arena Theater to 2nd Street Transit Mallbus95
    2. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th Stbus101
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    7h 1m
    $63–85

Point Arena to Alcatraz by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Point Arena, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Point Arena to Alcatraz. However, you can drive to SMART Windsor, take the train to SMART San Rafael, walk to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, take the line 132 bus to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then walk to Alcatraz. Alternatively, you can drive from Point Arena to Alcatraz in around 2h 47m.

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