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How to get fromNew Orleans to Alcatrazby plane, ferry, bus, train, car, subway, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans 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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MSY - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    8h 3m
    $432–915

  2. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane MSY - 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
    11h 9m
    $195–610

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    2d 2h
    $430–789

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    2d 8h
    $763–1,479

  5. Drive 2,213 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Alcatrazcar car 2,213 mi
    36h 34m
    $404–584

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MSY - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    9h 24m
    $277–960

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

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MSY - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    10h 52m
    $273–916

New Orleans to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$430Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,940.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Alcatraz. However, you can take the bus to Kenner Terminal Parking Garage, walk to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 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 New Orleans Bus Station to Alcatraz via Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2d 2h.

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