What is the cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Alcatraz?

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Alcatraz is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento to Alcatraz?

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Alcatraz is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $15 - $23.

How far is it from Sacramento to Alcatraz?

The distance between Sacramento and Alcatraz is 94 miles. The road distance is 87.6 miles.

How do I travel from Sacramento to Alcatraz without a car?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Alcatraz without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 3h 12m and costs $60 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Sacramento to Alcatraz?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Sacramento to Alcatraz, including transfers.

Can I drive from Sacramento to Alcatraz?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Alcatraz is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Sacramento to Alcatraz.

Where can I stay near Alcatraz?

There are 842+ hotels available in Alcatraz.

Sacramento to Alcatraz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, BART, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sacramento to Alcatraz by bus, ferry, train, subway, car, plane, or tram

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Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
3h 12m
$63–74
Drive 87.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sacramento to Alcatrazcar 87.1 mi
1h 37m
$16–23
Train, BART, ferry
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
2. Take the subway from Richmond to Embarcaderosubway
3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
3h 24m
$76–103
Fly, tram, ferry
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram
3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry
3h 48m
$482–816

Sacramento to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

21Weekly Services

3h 12mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 93.4 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Sacramento to Alcatraz. However, you can take the bus to San Francisco Bus Station, walk to Kearny St & Geary St, take the line 8 bus to Kearny St & North Point St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then walk to Alcatraz. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to Alcatraz via Richmond, Richmond, Embarcadero, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 3h 24m.

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