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

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, car, subway, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SYD - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    17h 24m
    $625–1,280

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane SYD - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    22h 15m
    $398–1,325

  3. Fly Sydney International Airport to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SYD - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    20h 13m
    $530–1,775

  4. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane OAG - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    22h 5m
    $502–1,609

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SYD - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    21h 14m
    $526–1,781

  6. Fly Sydney International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SYD - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    23h 31m
    $540–1,822

  7. Fly Sydney International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SYD - MRY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    25h 32m
    $543–1,653

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration16h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,451.7 mi
  • Duration: 17h 24m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Alcatraz. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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 the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Oakland International Airport (OAK), walk to Oakland International Airport Station, take the subway to Coliseum - OAC, walk to Coliseum, 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.

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