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How to get fromSanta Ana to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiaryby plane, ferry, bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Ana to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary by plane, ferry, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 19m
    $268–846

  2. Drive 414 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiarycar car 414 mi
    6h 55m
    $76–110

  3. Bus, ferry via Oakland

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    10h 30m
    $118–179

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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
    15h 8m
    $241–428

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3h 12m
    $323–841

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

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 26m
    $279–897

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    10h 57m
    $118–178

  8. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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
    11h 51m
    $123–181

Santa Ana to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary by bus, subway, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 397.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Ana to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. However, you can take the taxi to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA 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 Federal Penitentiary. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary via Oakland, West Oakland, Embarcadero, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 10h 30m.

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