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

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

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  1. Bus, train, ferry via Roseville

    best
    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Richmondtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    6h 36m
    $106–151

  2. Drive 187 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Truckee to Alcatrazcar187 mi
    3h 18m
    $35–50

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th StbusNorthstar
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz IslandferryAlcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    7h 5m
    $145

  4. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeRNO - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    5h 51m
    $95–279

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramentobus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    7h 31m

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to RichmondtrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz IslandferryAlcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
    8h 15m
    $86–452

  7. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeRNO - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    6h 56m
    $113–410

  8. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeRNO - OAK
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    8h 21m
    $142–515

  9. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSMF - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
    7h 37m
    $118–371

Truckee to Alcatraz by bus, train, subway, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Truckee to Alcatraz. However, you can take the bus to Roseville Bus Stop, walk to Roseville Amtrak, take the train to Richmond, walk to Richmond, 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 Donner Pass Rd and Truckee Way to Alcatraz via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, San Francisco - 16th St, De Haro St & 16th St, Market St & 7th St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 7h 5m.

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