What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Alcatraz Island?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Alcatraz Island is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Alcatraz Island?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Alcatraz Island is to fly and BART and tram and ferry which takes 4h 29m and costs $240 - $750.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Alcatraz Island?

The distance between Los Angeles and Alcatraz Island is 360 miles. The road distance is 493.1 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Alcatraz Island without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Alcatraz Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 9h 14m and costs $100 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Alcatraz Island?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Los Angeles to Alcatraz Island, including transfers.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Alcatraz Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Alcatraz Island is 493 miles. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Los Angeles to Alcatraz Island.

Where can I stay near Alcatraz Island?

There are 21+ hotels available in Alcatraz Island.

Los Angeles to Alcatraz Island - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and BART

There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Alcatraz Island by plane, subway, tram, ferry, bus, train, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, ferry
best
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane BUR - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway
3. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram
4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
4h 29m
$242–717
Drive 490.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Alcatraz Islandcar 490.3 mi
8h 44m
$90–130
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
9h 14m
$109–162
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
13h 12m
$225–399
Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle, ferry
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane BUR - STS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle
3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
5h 51m
$180–337
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle, ferry
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane LAX - STS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle
3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
6h 4m
$301–451
Bus, ferry via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
10h 14m
$115–155

Los Angeles to Alcatraz Island by bus, foot, and ferry

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9h 14mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Alcatraz Island.

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Distance: 357.9 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Alcatraz Island. However, you can take the train to Burbank Airport - South, walk to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) airport, fly to Oakland International Airport (OAK), walk to Oakland International Airport Station, take the subway to Coliseum - OAC, walk to Coliseum, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, then take the ferry to Alcatraz Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Alcatraz Island via San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, and Pier 33 in around 9h 14m.

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