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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Alcatrazby plane, ferry, bus, train, rideshare, car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, bus, train, rideshare, car, or subway

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    2h 56m
    $135–240

  2. Drive 386.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Alcatrazcar car 386.4 mi
    6h 28m
    $71–102

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    10h 52m
    $118–183

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    14h 55m
    $228–418

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Alcatrazrideshare rideshare 386.4 mi
    6h 28m

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h
    $386–1,373

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 14m
    $168–643

  8. Bus, ferry via San Francisco

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    11h 51m
    $123–183

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration10h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Alcatraz. However, you can 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 LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Alcatraz via Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 10h 52m.

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