There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alcatraz by plane, tram, ferry, train, subway, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, tram, ferry
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
- Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram
- Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
2h 33m$513–787Drive 92.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alcatrazcar 92.4 mi
1h 43m$17–25Train, BART, ferry
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
- Take the subway from Richmond to Embarcaderosubway
- Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
4h 30m$80–114Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
5h 52m$69–83Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Alcatraz92.4 mi
1h 43m
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alcatraz by bus, train, subway, tram, ferry, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alcatraz is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alcatraz is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $16 - $25.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Alcatraz is 106 miles. The road distance is 92.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alcatraz without a car is to train and BART and ferry which takes 4h 30m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alcatraz, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alcatraz is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alcatraz.
There are 746+ hotels available in Alcatraz.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Alcatraz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alcatraz. However, you can 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 Terminal B to Alcatraz via J St. at 4th St., Sacramento, Richmond, Richmond, Embarcadero, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 4h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
Tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay St
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
- Schedules at
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Routes
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Richmond to Embarcadero
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 202-208-6843
- Website
- National Parks Shuttle Bus
Ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $48
- Website
- National Parks Shuttle Bus
Ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $48
- Website
- National Parks Shuttle Bus
Ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $48
- Website
- National Parks Shuttle Bus
- Phone
- +1.888.467.6256
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alcatraz City Cruises
Ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $48
- Schedules at
- Alcatraz City Cruises
- Website
- Alcatraz City Cruises
- Adult 12 - 61
- $48
Ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $48
- Schedules at
- Alcatraz City Cruises
- Website
- Alcatraz City Cruises
- Adult 12 - 61
- $48
Ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Island
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $48
- Schedules at
- Alcatraz City Cruises
- Website
- Alcatraz City Cruises
- Adult 12 - 61
- $48
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Alcatraz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
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