What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Alcatraz?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Alcatraz is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Alcatraz?

The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Alcatraz is to fly and ferry which takes 3h 15m and costs $310 - $850.

How far is it from Palm Springs to Alcatraz?

The distance between Palm Springs and Alcatraz is 446 miles. The road distance is 487.5 miles.

How do I travel from Palm Springs to Alcatraz without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Springs to Alcatraz without a car is to bus and ferry via San Francisco which takes 13h 51m and costs $130 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Palm Springs to Alcatraz?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Palm Springs to Alcatraz, including transfers.

Can I drive from Palm Springs to Alcatraz?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Alcatraz is 488 miles. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Palm Springs to Alcatraz.

Where can I stay near Alcatraz?

There are 831+ hotels available in Alcatraz.

Palm Springs to Alcatraz - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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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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Fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry
best
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PSP - SFO
2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
3h 24m
$205–391
Drive 484.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Palm Springs to Alcatrazcar 484.7 mi
8h 8m
$89–128
Bus, ferry via San Francisco
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Franciscobus
3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
13h 51m
$139–193
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain
3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
18h 1m
$234–429
Fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PSP - OAK
2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
3h 15m
$310–826
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
14h 30m
$144–218

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

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Distance: 443.4 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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, 3rd St & Bryant St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 13h 51m.

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