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

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There are 9 ways to get from Seattle to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, bus, train, car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSEA - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    5h 27m
    $105–303

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    20h 40m
    $159–257

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Seattle to EmeryvilletrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz IslandferryAlcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    24h 50m
    $164–300

  4. Drive 807.7 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Alcatrazcar807.7 mi
    13h 51m
    $148–213

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeSEA - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    5h 26m
    $125–439

  6. Fly Paine Field County Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planePAE - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    5h 41m
    $114–356

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)planeSEA - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    6h 42m
    $130–439

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeSEA - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    7h
    $136–474

  9. Bus, ferry via Seattle

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    23h 30m
    $157–281

Seattle to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration20h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Alcatraz. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 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 Seattle Bus Station to Alcatraz via Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 20h 40m.

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