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How to get fromVancouver to Alcatrazby plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Vancouver to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YVR - SFO
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6h 26m
    $202–768

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    27h 2m
    $195–347

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    29h 34m
    $421–797

  4. Drive 949.8 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Alcatrazcar car 949.8 mi
    16h 37m
    $218–314

  5. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane YVR - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    8h 5m
    $307–663

  6. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SEA - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    10h 19m
    $267–541

  7. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - OAK
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    10h 16m
    $332–536

  8. Train to Paine Field County Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PAE - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    9h 48m
    $270–520

Vancouver to Alcatraz by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration27h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 829.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver to Alcatraz. However, you can take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) 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 Vancouver to Alcatraz via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 27h 2m.

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