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How to get fromHuntington Beach to Alcatrazby plane, ferry, bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Huntington Beach to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 22m
    $204–445

  2. Drive  416.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Huntington Beach to Alcatrazcar car 416.8 mi
    7h 5m
    $77–110

  3. Bus, ferry via San Francisco

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Franciscobus bus FlixBus N2003
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    12h 31m
    $119–154

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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
    15h 30m
    $403–589

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 26m
    $309–860

  6. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 35m
    $435–916

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    13h 31m
    $129–174

Huntington Beach to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 402.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Huntington Beach, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Huntington Beach to Alcatraz. However, you can take the taxi to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA 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 Pacific Coast-9Th to Alcatraz via 7Th-Channel, Artic - Dock 6, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Francisco, 3rd St & Bryant St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 12h 31m.

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