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How to get fromSouth Lake Tahoe to Alcatrazby bus, ferry, car, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from South Lake Tahoe to Alcatraz by bus, ferry, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to San Francisco - 16th Stbus bus Heavenly Ski Lodge
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    6h 1m
    $182–187

  2. Drive 188.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Lake Tahoe to Alcatrazcar car 188.2 mi
    3h 35m
    $35–50

  3. Bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Stateline, NV - Bally's to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6h 30m
    $272–548

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from South Lake Tahoe Wye to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    8h 23m
    $81–118

South Lake Tahoe to Alcatraz by bus, train, subway, tram, ferry, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from South Lake Tahoe to Alcatraz. However, you can take the taxi to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge, take the bus to San Francisco - 16th St, walk to De Haro St & 16th St, take the line 19 bus to 7th St & Market St, take the bus to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then walk to Alcatraz. Alternatively, you can drive from South Lake Tahoe to Alcatraz in around 3h 35m.

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