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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 tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SEA - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6h 14m
    $105–308

  2. Bus, ferry via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    22h 36m
    $166–346

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    25h 37m
    $348–698

  4. Drive 818.7 mi

    1. Drive from Shoreline to Alcatrazcar car 818.7 mi
    14h 9m
    $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 tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - OAK
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6h 11m
    $140–534

  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 tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SEA - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    7h 36m
    $166–669

  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 tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane SEA - STS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    7h 19m
    $125–424

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

    1. Take the bus from Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D4 to Everett Station Bay A4bus bus
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PAE - SFO
    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
    7h 2m
    $115–367

  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 tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SEA - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    9h 2m
    $169–666

  10. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    23h 30m
    $169–263

Shoreline to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration22h 36mAverage 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, 2nd Ave & Yesler Way, Bus Wy & Royal Brougham 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 36m.

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