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There are 10 ways to get from Alcatraz to Universal Studios, Hollywood by ferry, tram, plane, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Ferry, tram to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope 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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    5h 2m
    $241–865

  2. Drive 372.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alcatraz to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar car 372.2 mi
    6h 13m
    $68–99

  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 / ...
    12h 14m
    $114–177

  4. Ferry, Caltrain, train

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain train
    15h 29m
    $191–336

  5. 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
    $236–710

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

    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
    4. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    5h 31m
    $144–258

  7. Ferry, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OAK - LAX
    4. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    5h 34m
    $394–1,473

  8. 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 12m
    $552–816

  9. Ferry, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram, subway

    1. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    2. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane OAK - LGB
    4. Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus bus
    5. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    6. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    6h 56m
    $92–256

  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
    7h 33m
    $307–824

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 357.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Alcatraz, CA, USA and Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Alcatraz to Universal Studios, Hollywood. 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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR), walk to Burbank Airport Ritc, take the line 222 bus to Universal / Studio City Station, then walk to Universal Studios, Hollywood. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alcatraz to Universal Studios, Hollywood via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 12h 14m.

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