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How to get fromCarlsbad to Alcatrazby train, plane, ferry, bus, car, tram, or subway

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

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5h 25m
    $122–300

  2. Drive 468.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Alcatrazcar car 468.3 mi
    7h 52m
    $86–124

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    11h 51m
    $122–186

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    16h 15m
    $257–461

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5h 28m
    $132–324

  6. Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, tram, ferry

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    3. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5h 44m
    $104–314

  7. Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, ferry

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CLD - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway subway
    4. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5h 34m
    $120–430

  8. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    8h 6m
    $309–826

  9. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    8h 14m
    $254–781

  10. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    14h 33m
    $130–192

Carlsbad to Alcatraz by bus, foot, tram, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 505.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Carlsbad to Alcatraz. However, you can take the train to San Diego - Old Town, walk to Old Town Transit Center, take the bus to Terminal 1 Transportation Island, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 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 a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Alcatraz via San Francisco Bus Station, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 11h 51m.

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