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How to get fromAlcatraz to San Diegoby ferry, plane, bus, train, car, subway, or shuttle

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

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  1. Ferry to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    3h 55m
    $120–293

  2. Drive  501.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alcatraz to San Diegocar car 501.6 mi
    8h 28m
    $92–133

  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 San Diegobus bus FlixBus N2003
    12h 42m
    $127–172

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    19h
    $240–515

  5. Ferry to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3h 54m
    $115–338

  6. Ferry, BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    5h 8m
    $131–544

  7. Ferry, shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane STS - SAN
    5h 12m
    $213–353

  8. Ferry, BART, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the subway from Montgomery Street to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus
    14h 21m
    $152–202

  9. 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 San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 37m
    $137–195

Alcatraz to San Diego by foot, ferry, tram, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 466.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Alcatraz, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Alcatraz to San Diego. 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, then fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alcatraz to Santa Fe Depot via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Market St & Stockton St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, San Diego, and Old Town Station in around 12h 42m.

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