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There are 8 ways to get from Reno to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    2h 56m
    $88–270

  2. Drive 218.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reno to Alcatrazcar car 218.3 mi
    3h 52m
    $40–58

  3. Bus, ferry via Truckee

    1. Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Northstar Village Gate # 7bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th Stbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    7h

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Reno to Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    9h 24m
    $105–172

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane RNO - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5h 33m
    $151–592

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

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane RNO - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 16m
    $130–564

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    7h 5m
    $87–117

  8. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Suisun City Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    7h 40m
    $91–127

Reno to Alcatraz by train, subway, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Reno to Alcatraz. However, you can 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 Reno Tahoe International Airport to Alcatraz via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, San Francisco - 16th St, De Haro St & 16th St, 7th St & Market St, Market St & 7th St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 7h.

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