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

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There are 9 ways to get from San Bernardino to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, bus, train, car, subway, or tram

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

    best
    1. Fly from San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBD - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 15m
    $152–425

  2. Drive 434.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Bernardino to Alcatrazcar car 434.3 mi
    7h 16m
    $80–115

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    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
    11h 22m
    $120–186

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    16h 9m
    $240–418

  5. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway subway
    4. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5h 11m
    $304–819

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, tram, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ONT - SFO
    3. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5h 20m
    $139–444

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

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6h 25m
    $250–875

  8. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    8h 9m
    $300–817

  9. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    13h 6m
    $130–183

San Bernardino to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration11h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 394.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Alcatraz via Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 11h 22m.

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