There are 8 ways to get from Truckee to Alcatraz by bus, train, ferry, car, plane, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train, ferry via Roseville
best- Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stop
- Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Richmond
- Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
6h 36m$108–151Drive 187 mi
cheapest- Drive from Truckee to Alcatraz187 mi
3h 18m$35–50Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th StNorthstar
- Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz IslandAlcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
7h 5m$145Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry
- Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrak
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)RNO - SFO
- Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
6h 12m$98–286Bus, train, ferry
- Take the bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
7h 31mTrain, ferry
- Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to RichmondCalifornia Zephyr
- Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz IslandAlcatraz Day Tour Outbound / ...
8h 15m$77–145Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry
- Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Station
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)SMF - SFO
- Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
7h 31m$113–333Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry
- Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrak
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)RNO - SJC
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcadero
- Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
7h 37m$230–407
Truckee to Alcatraz by bus, train, subway, tram, ferry, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Alcatraz is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Truckee to Alcatraz is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Truckee and Alcatraz is 203 miles. The road distance is 188.1 miles.
The best way to get from Truckee to Alcatraz without a car is to bus and train and ferry via Roseville which takes 6h 36m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Truckee to Alcatraz, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Truckee to Alcatraz is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Truckee to Alcatraz.
There are 703+ hotels available in Alcatraz.
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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–220
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roseville Amtrak to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $27–50
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $24–95
- Business - advance purchase
- $30–170
- Business Class
- $55–240
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Milpitas to Embarcadero
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- office@tahoeskitrips.net
- Website
- tahoeskitrips.net
Bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Francisco - 16th St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95
- Website
- https://www.tahoeskitrips.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202-208-6843
- Website
- nps.gov
Ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $48
- Website
- https://www.nps.gov/index.htm
- Phone
- +1.888.467.6256
- info@alcatrazcruises.com
- Website
- cityexperiences.com
Ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $46
- Schedules at
- https://www.cityexperiences.com/san-francisco/city-cruises/alcatraz/departure-schedule/
- Website
- https://www.cityexperiences.com/san-francisco/city-cruises/alcatraz/
- Adult 12 - 61
- $46
- Child 5-11
- $28
- Senior 62+
- $43
- Toddler 0-4
- $0
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