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

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

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  1. Train, BART, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 24m
    $79–107
  2. Drive 87.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento to Alcatrazcar car 87.1 mi
    1h 37m
    $16–23
  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    3h 47m
    $64–76
  4. Fly, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SMF - SFO
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 48m
    $512–816

Sacramento to Alcatraz by train, subway, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 train to Richmond, walk to Richmond, 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 Sacramento Bus Station to Alcatraz via San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 3h 47m.

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