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

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There are 6 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)planeSYD - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    17h 37m
    $549–1,175

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

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange Airport (OAG)car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeOAG - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    21h 10m
    $469–1,606

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

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeSYD - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    20h 6m
    $474–1,671

  4. 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)planeSYD - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    21h 43m
    $520–1,776

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

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)planeSYD - 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
    23h 12m
    $479–1,621

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

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeSYD - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    23h 29m
    $541–1,799

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration16h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$276Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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