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

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

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 58m
    $157–661

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    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
    5h 8m
    $112–375

  3. 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
    16h 53m
    $134–254

  4. 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 Outbound / ...
    19h 44m
    $248–463

  5. Drive 635.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Alcatrazcar car 635.2 mi
    10h 57m
    $116–168

  6. Fly Portland International Airport 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 21m
    $193–866

  7. Fly Portland International Airport 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 16m
    $137–521

  8. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain train
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane EUG - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    7h 15m
    $152–405

  9. Fly Portland International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PDX - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    7h 48m
    $186–803

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Oakland International Airport (OAK), walk to Oakland International Airport Station, take the subway to Coliseum - OAC, walk to Coliseum, 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, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 16h 53m.

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