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

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

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeDTW - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    8h 13m
    $159–514

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Roseville Amtraktrain
    3. Take the bus from Roseville Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    2d 14h
    $340–913

  3. Drive, bus, ferry

    1. Drive from Romulus to Bowling Greencar
    2. Take the bus from Bowling Green to Columbus - Mound Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
    6. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    2d 16h
    $281–735

  4. Drive 2,371.9 mi

    1. Drive from Romulus to Alcatrazcar2,371.9 mi
    36h 44m
    $433–626

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeDTW - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    9h 47m
    $234–400

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

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeDTW - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    9h 28m
    $220–815

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeDTW - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    11h 18m
    $211–508

Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar93Weekly Planes
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Romulus, MI, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Romulus to Alcatraz. However, you can take the line 280 bus to Metro Airport North Terminal, walk to North Terminal, take the bus to McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) 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 vehicle from Romulus to Alcatraz via Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, Roseville Amtrak, Roseville Bus Stop, San Francisco Bus Station, Market St & 1st St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2d 14h.

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