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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry via San Francisco

    best
    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 Outbound / ...
    7h 45m
    $91–168

  2. Drive 325.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Alcatrazcar car 325.2 mi
    5h 54m
    $60–86

  3. 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 Outbound / ...
    10h 24m
    $124–176

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

    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 45m
    $92–292

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Franciscobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    8h 52m

  6. 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 48m
    $112–458

  7. 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 43m
    $131–372

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    7h 42m
    $146–508

Santa Barbara to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest 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 bus to San Francisco, walk to 3rd St & Bryant St, take the line 8 bus to Kearny St & North Point St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then walk to Alcatraz. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Alcatraz via Oakland, Lake Merritt, Embarcadero, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 10h 24m.

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