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How to get fromNew York to Alcatraz Islandby plane, ferry, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from New York to Alcatraz Island by plane, ferry, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane EWR - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    9h 9m
    $250–740

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane EWR - 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
    12h 56m
    $223–685

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Martineztrain train
    4. Take the bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3d 5h
    $1,054–2,311

  4. Drive 2,927.1 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Alcatraz Islandcar car 2,927.1 mi
    47h 4m
    $535–772

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane JFK - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    9h 23m
    $264–571

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHL - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    10h 43m
    $264–1,262

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane EWR - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    12h 30m
    $319–687

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from New York to Alcatraz Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,593.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 9m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Alcatraz Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from New York to Alcatraz Island. However, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 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, then take the ferry to Alcatraz Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Alcatraz Island via Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Martinez, Martinez, and Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop in around 3d 5h.

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