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

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There are 10 ways to get from Shoreline to Alcatraz by tram, plane, ferry, bus, train, car, subway, or shuttle

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

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    1. Take the tram from Shoreline North/185th to SeaTac/Airporttram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSEA - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    6h 17m
    $105–313

  2. Bus, ferry via Seattle Bus Station

    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
    22h 38m
    $166–314

  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 / ...
    26h 19m
    $166–332

  4. Drive 818.7 mi

    1. Drive from Shoreline to Alcatrazcar818.7 mi
    14h 4m
    $150–216

  5. Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Shoreline North/185th to SeaTac/Airporttram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeSEA - OAK
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    6h 15m
    $130–459

  6. Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Shoreline North/185th to SeaTac/Airporttram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeSEA - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    7h 40m
    $136–464

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

    1. Take the tram from Shoreline North/185th to SeaTac/Airporttram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)planeSEA - STS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    7h 23m
    $130–439

  8. Bus to Paine Field County Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D4 to Everett Stationbus
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planePAE - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    7h 10m
    $110–341

  9. Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Shoreline North/185th to SeaTac/Airporttram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeSEA - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    9h 5m
    $157–509

  10. Bus, ferry

    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 25m
    $161–316

Shoreline to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration22h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Shoreline to Alcatraz. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to SeaTac Station, take the line 574 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, 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 Aurora Ave N & N 175th St to Alcatraz via S Washington St & 3rd Ave S, 3rd Ave S & S Main St, Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 22h 38m.

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