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How to get fromSan Diego to Alcatrazby plane, ferry, bus, train, car, subway, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from San Diego to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, bus, train, car, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 11m
    $121–285

  2. Drive  502 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Alcatrazcar car 502 mi
    8h 27m
    $92–133

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Franciscobus bus FlixBus N2003
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    11h 36m
    $128–166

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    17h 11m
    $235–513

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 15m
    $116–333

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 29m
    $135–538

  7. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane SAN - STS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27shuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 51m
    $221–348

  8. Bus, ferry via Old Town Station

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    13h 50m
    $133–179

San Diego to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 466.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from San Diego 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 Diego to Alcatraz via San Francisco, 3rd St & Bryant St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 11h 36m.

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