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How to get fromReno to Alcatrazby plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Reno to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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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
    3h 9m
    $432–526

  2. Drive  218.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reno to Alcatrazcar car 218.3 mi
    3h 52m
    $38–54

  3. Bus, ferry via Sacramento

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6h 14m
    $90–112

  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 / ...
    9h 21m
    $179–248

  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 10m
    $119–398

  6. 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 / ...
    7h 12m
    $92–112

  7. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    7h 36m

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

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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 Amtrak to Alcatraz via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, West Oakland, Embarcadero, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 6h 14m.

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