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

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, bus, train, car, subway, tram, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 58m
    $107–325

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    17h 57m
    $150–235

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    19h 42m
    $318–558

  4. Drive 635.3 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Alcatrazcar car 635.3 mi
    10h 58m
    $116–168

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 57m
    $142–541

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6h 20m
    $153–616

  7. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane PDX - 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 8m
    $286–1,111

Portland to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 581.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Alcatraz. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) 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 Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Alcatraz via Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 17h 57m.

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