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How to get fromOceanside to Alcatrazby train, plane, ferry, bus, car, tram, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Oceanside to Alcatraz by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, tram, or subway

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5h 21m
    $131–317

  2. Drive 464.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oceanside to Alcatrazcar car 464.8 mi
    7h 47m
    $85–123

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    11h 24m
    $122–187

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    16h 15m
    $246–450

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5h 24m
    $126–352

  6. Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, tram, ferry

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    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
    5h 44m
    $104–314

  7. Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, ferry

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to Encinitas Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CLD - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway subway
    4. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5h 34m
    $120–430

  8. Train, line 43 bus, line 76 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Katella to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Macarthur-Harbor to Airport-Arrival Terminalbus bus
    4. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    5. Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway subway
    6. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    7h 54m
    $281–827

  9. Train, line 43 bus, line 76 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Katella to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Macarthur-Harbor to Airport-Arrival Terminalbus bus
    4. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    8h 3m
    $186–782

  10. Bus, ferry via Sorrento Valley

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    14h 38m
    $122–175

Oceanside to Alcatraz by bus, subway, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 508.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Oceanside to Alcatraz. However, you can take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Transit Center, take the bus to Terminal 1 Transportation Island, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 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 Oceanside Transportation Center to Alcatraz via Oakland, West Oakland, Embarcadero, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 11h 24m.

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