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There are 10 ways to get from Venice to Alcatraz by bus, plane, tram, ferry, train, car, or subway

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  1. Line 3 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lincoln Sb & Superba Ns to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    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
    4h 46m
    $136–246

  2. Drive 382.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Venice to Alcatrazcar car 382.4 mi
    6h 26m
    $70–101

  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 34m
    $112–172

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    13h 31m
    $251–411

  5. Line 3 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lincoln Sb & Superba Ns to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    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
    4h 50m
    $386–1,461

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6h 4m
    $162–667

  7. Line 33 bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Venice / Abbot Kinney to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6h 47m
    $248–875

  8. Line 3 bus, tram, line 266 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lincoln Sb & Superba Ns to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Lakewood Blvd Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Lakewood Blvd Station to Lakewood / Hardwickbus 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
    6h 32m
    $116–415

  9. Line 33 bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Venice / Abbot Kinney to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6h 50m
    $243–720

  10. 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 36m
    $117–172

Venice to Alcatraz by bus, foot, tram, and ferry

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration11h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 366.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Venice, CA, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Venice to Alcatraz. However, you can take the line 3 bus to LAX/Metro Transit Center, walk to Metro Transit Center Bay 2, take the bus to LAX Terminal 1, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 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 Venice / Abbot Kinney to Alcatraz via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 11h 34m.

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