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There are 11 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Alcatraz by plane, tram, ferry, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    2. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4h 58m
    $242–865

  2. Drive 372.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Alcatrazcar car 372.5 mi
    6h 12m
    $68–99

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    11h 8m
    $112–172

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    15h 7m
    $232–407

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway subway
    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 1m
    $237–710

  6. Subway to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, tram, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - 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 42m
    $144–258

  7. Subway to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - 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 45m
    $394–1,473

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    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 15m
    $553–816

  9. Subway to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, tram, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas 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 59m
    $170–679

  10. Subway, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    4. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGB - OAK
    5. Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway subway
    6. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    7. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    7h
    $118–416

  11. Bus, ferry via San Francisco

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry Alcatraz Day Tour / ...
    12h 9m
    $122–172

Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Alcatraz.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 354.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Alcatraz. However, you can walk to Universal / Studio City Station, take the line 222 bus to Burbank Airport Ritc, walk to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) 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 vehicle from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Alcatraz via Universal / Studio City Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 11h 8m.

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