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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 22m
    $154–437

  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 Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    14h 41m
    $169–235

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Las Vegas to San Bernardinobus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    20h 46m
    $252–448

  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 21m
    $239–522

  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 40m
    $245–438

  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 52m
    $157–452

  8. Bus, ferry via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    15h 19m
    $180–267

  9. 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
    $225–317

  10. Bus, ferry #3

    1. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    20h 37m
    $164–257

Las Vegas to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration14h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 439.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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 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, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco, 3rd St & Bryant St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 14h 41m.

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