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There are 11 ways to get from San Antonio to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly San Antonio International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAT - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6h 53m
    $211–294

  2. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane AUS - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    8h 35m
    $185–591

  3. Bus, ferry via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    36h 22m
    $326–641

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    39h 11m
    $570–1,091

  5. Drive 1,702.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Alcatrazcar car 1,702.2 mi
    27h 19m
    $311–449

  6. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAT - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    8h 8m
    $226–809

  7. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAT - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    9h 37m
    $222–765

  8. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane AUS - OAK
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    8h 41m
    $250–886

  9. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane AUS - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    9h 55m
    $246–842

  10. Train, bus, ferry via Salinas

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to San Franciscobus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    42h 30m

  11. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Big Springbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Big Spring to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    42h 41m
    $347–617

San Antonio to Alcatraz by train, foot, bus, tram, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration39h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$570Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,508.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Antonio to Alcatraz. However, you can take the line 7 bus to San Antonio International Airport, walk to San-Antonio-Airport-SAT 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 St Marys Btwn Market & Villita to Alcatraz via I-35 N Access & Marek St, San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 36h 22m.

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