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How to get fromCrescent City to Alcatrazby plane, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Crescent City to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Crescent City to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Crescent City (CEC) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CEC - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    2h 58m
    $258–333

  2. Drive 354.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crescent City to Alcatrazcar car 354.3 mi
    6h 39m
    $65–94

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Us 101 to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Arcata to Petalumabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus bus 172
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    12h 21m
    $143–189

  4. Bus to Arcata-Eureka Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ACV - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6h 1m
    $366–1,371

  5. Bus, ferry via Ukiah

    1. Take the bus from Grocery Outlet to Arcata Transit Centerbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Arcata to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pear Tree Center - Ross to 2nd Street Transit Mallbus bus 65
    4. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to The Embarcadero & Bay Stbus bus 172
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    12h 21m
    $124–179

Crescent City to Alcatraz by bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Crescent City, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Crescent City to Alcatraz. However, you can take the taxi to Crescent City (CEC) airport, fly to Oakland International Airport (OAK), walk to Oakland International Airport Station, take the subway to Coliseum - OAC, walk to Coliseum, 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 Us 101 to Alcatraz via Arcata, Petaluma, Copeland St Transit Mall, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 12h 21m.

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