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How to get fromLos Angeles to Alcatrazby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 12 ways to get from Los Angeles to Alcatraz by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Carlsbad, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Carlsbad (CNM)plane plane LAX - CNM
    2. Take the taxi from Carlsbad (CNM) to Alcatraztaxi taxi
    6h 57m
    $183–473

  2. Drive 949 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Alcatrazcar car 949 mi
    16h 41m
    $174–251

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Carlsbadbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Carlsbad to Alcatraztaxi taxi
    19h 40m
    $259–337

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Lunas Rail Runner Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Carlsbadbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Carlsbad to Alcatraztaxi taxi
    27h 51m
    $480–850

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Midland International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane LAX - MAF
    2. Take the bus from Midland to Pecosbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Pecos to Alcatraztaxi taxi
    10h 40m
    $286–655

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Midland International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane BUR - MAF
    2. Take the bus from Midland to Pecosbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Pecos to Alcatraztaxi taxi
    10h 22m
    $285–671

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to El Paso International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane LAX - ELP
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Carlsbadbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Carlsbad to Alcatraztaxi taxi
    11h
    $318–1,035

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Carlsbad, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Carlsbad (CNM)plane plane BUR - CNM
    2. Take the taxi from Carlsbad (CNM) to Alcatraztaxi taxi
    7h 55m
    $207–549

  9. Fly Long Beach Airport to Midland International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane LGB - MAF
    2. Take the bus from Midland to Pecosbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Pecos to Alcatraztaxi taxi
    12h 16m
    $294–698

  10. Bus, taxi via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus La
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Carlsbadbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Carlsbad to Alcatraztaxi taxi
    19h 45m
    $232–338

  11. Bus, taxi via Los Angeles Union Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Carlsbadbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Carlsbad to Alcatraztaxi taxi
    20h 20m
    $256–408

  12. Bus, taxi #2 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Pecosbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the taxi from Pecos to Alcatraztaxi taxi
    21h 41m
    $294–459

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Carlsbad (CNM) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 882.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Alcatraz, TX, 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 Carlsbad (CNM), then take the taxi to Alcatraz. Alternatively, you can take the bus to El Paso, walk to El Paso Bus Station, take the bus to Carlsbad, then take the taxi to Alcatraz.

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