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How to get fromAlcatraz to Los Angelesby ferry, tram, plane, bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Alcatraz to Los Angeles by ferry, tram, plane, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Ferry, tram to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & 2nd Sttram tram
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SFO - LAX
    4h 33m
    $152–266

  2. Drive 381.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alcatraz to Los Angelescar car 381.3 mi
    6h 23m
    $70–101

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    11h 17m
    $112–175

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 8m
    $235–405

  5. Ferry, tram, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Don Chee Way/Steuart Sttram tram
    3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Coliseumsubway subway
    4. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OAK - LAX
    4h 36m
    $392–1,471

  6. Ferry, tram to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & 2nd Sttram tram
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    5h 13m
    $246–1,023

  7. Ferry, tram, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Don Chee Way/Steuart Sttram tram
    3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Coliseumsubway subway
    4. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    5h 10m
    $361–718

  8. Ferry to Oakland International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, tram

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane OAK - LGB
    3. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Historic Broadway Stationtram tram
    6h 8m
    $111–374

  9. Ferry, BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    6h 23m
    $557–824

  10. Ferry to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    6h 34m
    $305–822

Alcatraz to Los Angeles by foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration11h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Alcatraz, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Alcatraz to Los Angeles. However, you can walk to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Market St & 2nd St, walk to Montgomery Street, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, then take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alcatraz to Los Angeles Union Station via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, 1st St & Mission St, and San Francisco Bus Station in around 11h 17m.

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