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How to get fromSanta Barbara to AlcatrazBy plane, tram, ferry, bus, train, car, or subway

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

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBA - SFO
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 44m
    $90–304

  2. Drive 324.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Alcatrazcar car 324.9 mi
    5h 57m
    $60–86

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Franciscobus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    7h 56m
    $92–120

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    10h 20m
    $150–265

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SBA - 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 41m
    $110–460

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    7h 53m
    $124–345

  7. Bus, ferry via Lake Merritt

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Oaklandbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    9h 45m
    $158–222

Santa Barbara to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Alcatraz. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Santa Barbara Airport, walk to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) 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 Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Alcatraz via San Francisco, 3rd St & Bryant St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 7h 56m.

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