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How to get fromCardiff to Alcatrazby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Cardiff Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CWL - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    18h 45m
    $398–1,273

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BHX - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    20h 25m
    $386–1,265

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LHR - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    16h 57m
    $585–1,202

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BRS - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    20h 13m
    $680–1,055

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LHR - OAK
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    19h 2m
    $510–1,447

  6. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SOU - SFO
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    20h 50m
    $476–1,411

  7. Train, train to Exeter, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane EXT - SFO
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    21h 10m
    $530–1,880

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LHR - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    22h 2m
    $591–1,614

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration15h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,304.3 mi
  • Duration: 18h 45m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Alcatraz. However, you can take the train to Barry, walk to Barry Hotel, take the line 304 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, 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 the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, 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.

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