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

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  1. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbia St & Alaskan Way to SW Barton St & 25th Ave SW - Bay 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SEA - 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
    6h 11m
    $216–439

  2. Drive 807.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Seattle to Alcatrazcar car 807.8 mi
    13h 57m
    $148–213

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    21h 37m
    $168–274

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    24h 9m
    $322–626

  5. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Columbia St & Alaskan Way to SW Barton St & 25th Ave SW - Bay 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - 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
    6h 8m
    $271–434

  6. Fly Paine Field County Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PAE - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5h 41m
    $238–461

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SEA - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    7h 32m
    $197–440

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane SEA - 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
    7h 17m
    $229–524

  9. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SEA - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    8h 59m
    $157–496

Seattle to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration21h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 715 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Alcatraz. However, you can take the bus to SW Barton St & 25th Ave SW - Bay 3, walk to Westwood Village - Bay 4, take the line 560 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 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 Seattle Bus Station to Alcatraz via Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 21h 37m.

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