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There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to Alcatraz by plane, tram, ferry, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 31m
    $143–266

  2. Drive 381.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Alcatrazcar car 381.9 mi
    6h 23m
    $70–101

  3. Bus, ferry via San Francisco

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus FlixBus N2003 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    9h 11m
    $105–139

  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 / ...
    13h 15m
    $212–381

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 29m
    $227–672

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 35m
    $353–1,371

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 32m
    $242–767

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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
    5h 49m
    $179–677

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5h 46m
    $538–823

  10. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGB - OAK
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6h 13m
    $136–544

  11. 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 / ...
    9h 17m
    $106–156

Los Angeles to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration9h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 372 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Alcatraz. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 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 Los Angeles Union Station to Alcatraz via San Francisco, 3rd St & Bryant St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 9h 11m.

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