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There are 11 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 38m
    $142–266

  2. Drive  381.3 mi

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

  3. Ferry, bus via San Francisco

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2003 / ...
    9h 54m
    $107–142

  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
    $205–365

  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 37m
    $352–1,371

  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
    $226–573

  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 11m
    $241–768

  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 9m
    $96–304

  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
    $537–824

  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 30m
    $305–822

  11. 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 19m
    $112–155

Alcatraz to Los Angeles by foot, ferry, tram, and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 372.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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, Market St & Stockton St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, and San Francisco in around 9h 54m.

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