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How to get fromGrand Canyon to Alcatrazby shuttle, plane, ferry, bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 11 ways to get from Grand Canyon to Alcatraz by shuttle, plane, ferry, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Canyon Village to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHX - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    8h 36m
    $421–549

  2. Drive  782.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Canyon to Alcatrazcar car 782.7 mi
    13h 10m
    $143–207

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    25h 33m
    $309–577

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    26h 11m
    $244–378

  5. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Canyon Village to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PHX - OAK
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    8h 35m
    $651–784

  6. Shuttle to Harry Reid International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from GC Village Bright Angel Lodge to Treasure Island Hotel and Casinoshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAS - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    10h 7m
    $255–538

  7. Shuttle to Harry Reid International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from GC Village Bright Angel Lodge to Treasure Island Hotel and Casinoshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAS - OAK
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    10h 6m
    $340–623

  8. Shuttle to Harry Reid International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from GC Village Bright Angel Lodge to Treasure Island Hotel and Casinoshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAS - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    11h 25m
    $346–539

  9. Bus to Flagstaff, fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge to Flagstaff Pulliam Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane FLG - OAK
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    8h 22m
    $188–552

  10. Shuttle, bus, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from GC Village Bright Angel Lodge to Treasure Island Hotel and Casinoshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Santa Barbarabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Franciscobus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    26h 38m
    $314–419

  11. Bus, train, ferry via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    29h 13m
    $361–714

Grand Canyon to Alcatraz by bus, train, foot, tram, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$309Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 898.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Grand Canyon, AZ, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Canyon to Alcatraz. However, you can take the shuttle to Sky Harbor International Airport, walk to Phoenix (PHX) 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 Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge to Alcatraz via Flagstaff Amtrak Station, Flagstaff, Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Glendale, Glendale Bus Stop, San Francisco Bus Station, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 25h 33m.

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