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How to get fromLas Vegas to Alcatrazby plane, ferry, bus, train, car, subway, or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Las Vegas to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, bus, train, car, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAS - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 20m
    $174–867

  2. Drive 568 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Las Vegas to Alcatrazcar car 568 mi
    9h 28m
    $104–150

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    14h 48m
    $179–268

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from 129 E Fremount St to Victorville Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    22h 15m
    $308–525

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAS - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 20m
    $239–552

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

    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAS - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5h 38m
    $255–438

  7. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane LAS - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5h 50m
    $152–442

  8. Bus, ferry via Las Vegas Downtown

    1. Take the bus from Las Vegas Downtown to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    15h 52m
    $159–251

  9. Bus, ferry via Las Vegas, NV

    1. Take the bus from Las Vegas, NV to Los Angeles, CAbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    16h 46m
    $164–251

  10. Bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    19h 51m
    $251–347

Las Vegas to Alcatraz by bus, foot, tram, and ferry

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration14h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 437.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Las Vegas, NV, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Las Vegas to Alcatraz. However, you can take the line 109 bus to Harry Reid International, walk to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) 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 Las Vegas to Alcatraz via Downtown Los Angeles, Main / 7th, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 14h 48m.

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