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How to get fromPalm Springs to Alcatrazby plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Springs to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 20m
    $215–391

  2. Drive 484.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Alcatrazcar car 484.7 mi
    8h 8m
    $89–128

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    14h 32m
    $153–233

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    18h 1m
    $270–466

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 16m
    $310–826

  6. Bus, ferry via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    15h
    $154–215

Palm Springs to Alcatraz by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 443.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palm Springs to Alcatraz. However, you can take the taxi to Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP 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 Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Alcatraz via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 14h 32m.

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