Washington to Alcatraz - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and subway

There are 11 ways to get from Washington to Alcatraz by plane, ferry, subway, train, bus, taxi or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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Fly Reagan Washington to San Francisco, ferry • 9h 29m

Fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO) DCA - SFO
Take the ferry from San Francisco Pier 33 to Alcatraz

Cheapest option

Train to Baltimore, fly to San Francisco, ferry • 9h 55m

Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
Fly from Baltimore (BWI) to San Francisco (SFO) BWI - SFO
Take the ferry from San Francisco Pier 33 to Alcatraz

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Subway to Washington Dulles, fly to San Francisco, ferry • 9h 52m

Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
Fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco (SFO) IAD - SFO
Take the ferry from San Francisco Pier 33 to Alcatraz

Fly Reagan Washington to Oakland, ferry • 10h 50m

Fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Oakland (OAK) DCA - OAK
Take the ferry from San Francisco Pier 33 to Alcatraz

Train to Baltimore, fly to Oakland, ferry • 9h 49m

Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
Fly from Baltimore (BWI) to Oakland (OAK) BWI - OAK
Take the ferry from San Francisco Pier 33 to Alcatraz

Fly Reagan Washington to San Jose, BART, ferry • 12h 25m

Fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to San Jose (SJC) DCA - SJC
Take the BART from Milpitas to Embarcadero
Take the ferry from San Francisco Pier 33 to Alcatraz

Subway to Washington Dulles, fly to San Jose, BART, ferry • 12h 59m

Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
Fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Jose (SJC) IAD - SJC
Take the BART from Milpitas to Embarcadero
Take the ferry from San Francisco Pier 33 to Alcatraz

Subway to Washington Dulles, fly to Sacramento, train, ferry • 12h 59m

Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
Fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Sacramento (SMF) IAD - SMF
Take the train from Sacramento to Richmond
Take the ferry from San Francisco Pier 33 to Alcatraz

Train • 3 days 0h

Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station
Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Davis
Take the train from Davis to Oakland

Bus, taxi • 3 days 0h

Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Station
Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
Take the bus from Indio, CA to Santa Clara / S 24th St - San Jose
Take a taxi from Palo Alto Transit Center to Alcatraz

Drive • 43h 58m

Drive from Washington to Alcatraz 2828.3 miles

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Questions & Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Alcatraz?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Alcatraz is to train and fly and ferry which costs $140 - $700 and takes 9h 49m.

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What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Alcatraz?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Alcatraz is to fly and ferry which takes 9h 29m and costs $180 - $650.

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How far is it from Washington to Alcatraz?

The distance between Washington and Alcatraz is 2476 miles. The road distance is 2828.3 miles.

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How do I travel from Washington to Alcatraz without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to Alcatraz without a car is to train which takes 3 days 0h and costs $200 - $1,100.

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How long does it take to get from Washington to Alcatraz?

It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Washington to Alcatraz, including transfers.

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What is the time difference between Washington and Alcatraz?

Alcatraz is 3h behind Washington. It is currently 4:52 PM in Washington and 1:52 PM in Alcatraz.

Can I drive from Washington to Alcatraz?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Alcatraz is 2828 miles. It takes approximately 43h 58m to drive from Washington to Alcatraz.

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Where can I stay near Alcatraz?

There are 812+ hotels available in Alcatraz. Prices start at $44 USD per night.

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Distance: 2475.8 miles
Duration: 9h 29m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Alcatraz, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Washington to Alcatraz via Chicago Union Station, Davis, and Oakland in around 3 days 0h.

Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from Reagan Washington to San Francisco via Chicago Midway

Ave. Duration: 8h 25m
When: Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price: $180 - $600

Flights from Reagan Washington to San Francisco via St. Louis

Ave. Duration: 9h 50m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $180 - $600

Flights from Washington Dulles to San Francisco via Denver

Ave. Duration: 7h 45m
When: Monday to Saturday
Estimated price: $170 - $550

Flights from Reagan Washington to Oakland via Kansas City

Ave. Duration: 7h 22m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $210 - $700

Flights from Reagan Washington to Oakland via St. Louis

Ave. Duration: 9h
When: Every day
Estimated price: $210 - $700

Flights from Reagan Washington to Oakland via Chicago Midway

Ave. Duration: 12h 32m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $210 - $700

Flights from Reagan Washington to Oakland via Denver

Ave. Duration: 7h 34m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $100 - $420

Flights from Baltimore to Oakland

Ave. Duration: 6h
When: Every day
Estimated price: $230 - $750

Flights from Baltimore to Oakland via Denver

Ave. Duration: 8h 21m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $230 - $750

Flights from Baltimore to Oakland via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 8h 12m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price: $240 - $750

Flights from Baltimore to Oakland via Kansas City

Ave. Duration: 7h 50m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $230 - $750

Flights from Baltimore to Oakland via St. Louis

Ave. Duration: 10h 20m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $230 - $750

Flights from Baltimore to San Francisco via Denver

Ave. Duration: 8h 16m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $190 - $600

Flights from Baltimore to San Francisco via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 9h 6m
When: Monday to Saturday
Estimated price: $190 - $650

Flights from Reagan Washington to San Jose via St. Louis

Ave. Duration: 8h 45m
When: Monday to Saturday
Estimated price: $200 - $650

Flights from Reagan Washington to San Jose via Chicago Midway

Ave. Duration: 9h 25m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $200 - $650

Flights from Washington Dulles to San Jose via Denver

Ave. Duration: 8h 3m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $190 - $650

Flights from Washington Dulles to San Jose via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 7h 50m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $200 - $650

Flights from Washington Dulles to Sacramento via Denver

Ave. Duration: 8h 7m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $250 - $800

United Airlines

Website: united.com

Flights from Reagan Washington to San Francisco

Ave. Duration: 6h 14m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $310 - $1,100

Flights from Reagan Washington to San Francisco via Denver

Ave. Duration: 9h 33m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $310 - $1,100

Flights from Washington Dulles to San Francisco

Ave. Duration: 5h 59m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $200 - $900

Flights from Washington Dulles to San Francisco via Denver

Ave. Duration: 7h 56m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $200 - $900

Flights from Baltimore to San Francisco

Ave. Duration: 6h 10m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $250 - $600

Flights from Baltimore to San Francisco via Denver

Ave. Duration: 8h 56m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $250 - $600

Flights from Reagan Washington to San Jose via Denver

Ave. Duration: 8h 12m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $340 - $950

Flights from Washington Dulles to San Jose via Denver

Ave. Duration: 10h 13m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $380 - $700

Flights from Washington Dulles to Sacramento

Ave. Duration: 5h 54m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $210 - $700

Flights from Washington Dulles to Sacramento via Denver

Ave. Duration: 8h 3m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $210 - $700

Flights from Washington Dulles to Sacramento via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 8h 41m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $210 - $700

Delta

Website: delta.com

Flights from Reagan Washington to Oakland via Salt Lake City

Ave. Duration: 8h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $210 - $420

Flights from Baltimore to Oakland via Salt Lake City

Ave. Duration: 8h 33m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $230 - $450

Flights from Baltimore to San Francisco via Salt Lake City

Ave. Duration: 8h 34m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $190 - $370

Flights from Baltimore to San Francisco via Minneapolis

Ave. Duration: 8h 50m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $190 - $370

Flights from Reagan Washington to San Jose via Salt Lake City

Ave. Duration: 7h 36m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $200 - $400

Flights from Reagan Washington to San Jose via Minneapolis

Ave. Duration: 9h 45m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $200 - $400

Flights from Washington Dulles to San Jose via Salt Lake City

Ave. Duration: 8h 36m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $190 - $380

Flights from Washington Dulles to San Jose via Minneapolis

Ave. Duration: 11h 58m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: $200 - $380

Flights from Washington Dulles to Sacramento via Salt Lake City

Ave. Duration: 8h 7m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $250 - $500

American Airlines

Website: aa.com

Flights from Washington Dulles to San Francisco

Ave. Duration: 5h 57m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $200 - $850

Flights from Reagan Washington to San Jose via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 8h 13m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $250 - $950

Flights from Reagan Washington to San Jose via Phoenix

Ave. Duration: 8h 31m
When: Wednesday
Estimated price: $250 - $950

Flights from Washington Dulles to San Jose via San Diego

Ave. Duration: 8h 51m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $400 - $850

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website: alaskaair.com

Flights from Reagan Washington to San Francisco

Ave. Duration: 6h 4m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $250 - $900

Flights from Washington Dulles to San Francisco

Ave. Duration: 5h 57m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $200 - $850

Flights from Washington Dulles to San Jose via San Diego

Ave. Duration: 8h 51m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $400 - $850

Flights from Washington Dulles to San Jose via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 9h 44m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price: $400 - $850

Frontier Airlines

Website: flyfrontier.com

Flights from Reagan Washington to San Francisco via Denver

Ave. Duration: 8h 45m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Estimated price: $120 - $650

Spirit Airlines

Website: spirit.com

Flights from Baltimore to Oakland via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 9h 8m
When: Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price: $90 - $360

Sun Country Airlines

Website: suncountry.com

Flights from Baltimore to San Francisco via Minneapolis

Ave. Duration: 8h 26m
When: Monday and Friday
Estimated price: $280 - $650

Train operators

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone: +1 202-637-7000
Website: wmata.com

Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform

Ave. Duration: 49 min
Frequency: Every 15 minutes
Estimated price: $2 - $6
Website: https://www.wmata.com

after 9:30 p.m. and weekend fare: $2
Senior / Disabled: $2 - $4
standard fare: $3 - $6

Ticket Vending machine

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Washington Metro Map

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Amtrak Northeast Regional

Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.

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Contact Details

Phone: +1 800-872-7245
Website: amtrak.com

Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall

Ave. Duration: 26 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: $14 - $200
Website: https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Schedules at: https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train

Child 2-12 with paid adult: $1 - $100
Reserved Coach Seat: $14 - $200
Business Class Seat: $50 - $150

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Northeast Regional interior

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Maryland Transit

Phone: 1-866-743-3682
Website: mta.maryland.gov

Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall

Ave. Duration: 35 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: $2 - $9
Website: https://www.mta.maryland.gov

Senior / Disabled: $1 - $5
Standard Fare: $2 - $9

Amtrak Acela

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

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Contact Details

Phone: +1 800-872-7245
Website: amtrak.com

Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall

Ave. Duration: 20 min
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: $18 - $340
Schedules at: https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
Website: https://www.amtrak.com/home.html

Business Seat - Child 2-12: $9 - $110
Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military: $17 - $180
Business Seat - Adult: $18 - $200
First Class - Child 2-12: $30 - $130
First Class - Senior Citizens: $60 - $270
First Class - Adult: $60 - $340

Amtrak

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Contact Details

Phone: +1 800-872-7245
Website: amtrak.com

Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall

Ave. Duration: 25 min
Frequency: 3 times a day
Estimated price: $1 - $65
Website: https://www.amtrak.com/home.html

Child Coach - Advance Purchase: $1 - $16
Child Coach - short notice: $7 - $19
Child Business Class - advance purchase: $10 - $35
Child Business Class - short notice: $11 - $40
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase: $10 - $24
Business Seat - advance purchase: $22 - $70
Business Seat - short notice: $28 - $55
Coach Seat - short notice: $6 - $65

Train from Sacramento to Richmond

Ave. Duration: 1h 27m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: $3 - $75
Website: https://www.amtrak.com/home.html

Child Coach - Advance Purchase: $3 - $21
Child Coach - short notice: $12 - $23
Child Business Class - advance purchase: $12 - $45
Child Business Class - short notice: $14 - $45
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase: $18 - $29
Business Seat - advance purchase: $27 - $85
Business Seat - short notice: $30 - $70
Coach Seat - short notice: $11 - $75

Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station

Ave. Duration: 17h 40m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $30 - $240
Website: https://www.amtrak.com/home.html

Child Coach - Advance Purchase: $30 - $100
Child Coach - short notice: $50 - $90
Child Business Class - advance purchase: $45 - $160
Child Business Class - short notice: $50 - $160
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase: $70 - $190
Business Seat - advance purchase: $95 - $310
Business Seat - short notice: $100 - $320
Coach Seat - short notice: $85 - $240

Train from Chicago Union Station to Davis

Ave. Duration: 2 days 2h
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $95 - $650
Website: https://www.amtrak.com/home.html

Child Coach - Advance Purchase: $95 - $280
Child Coach - short notice: $130 - $260
Child Business Class - advance purchase: $130 - $410
Child Business Class - short notice: $130 - $400
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase: $190 - $600
Business Seat - advance purchase: $260 - $800
Business Seat - short notice: $270 - $900
Coach Seat - short notice: $250 - $650

Train from Davis to Oakland

Ave. Duration: 1h 42m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: $3 - $75
Website: https://www.amtrak.com/home.html

Child Coach - Advance Purchase: $3 - $21
Child Coach - short notice: $12 - $23
Child Business Class - advance purchase: $12 - $45
Child Business Class - short notice: $14 - $45
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase: $17 - $29
Business Seat - advance purchase: $27 - $85
Business Seat - short notice: $30 - $70
Coach Seat - short notice: $11 - $75

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Crescent line lounge

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BART

Phone: +1-510-464-6000
Website: bart.gov

Subway from Milpitas to Embarcadero

Ave. Duration: 59 min
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Estimated price: $6 - $9
Website: http://www.bart.gov

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.

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Contact Details

Phone: +1 214-849-8100
Email: ifsr@greyhound.com
Website: greyhound.com

Bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Station

Ave. Duration: 16h 35m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $75 - $160
Website: https://www.greyhound.com/

Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station

Ave. Duration: 13h 15m
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: $75 - $150
Website: https://www.greyhound.com/

Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Indio Bus Station

Ave. Duration: 27h 25m
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: $140 - $270
Website: https://www.greyhound.com/

Tufesa

Phone: +1 833 766 3553
Email: centelusa@hotmail.com
Website: tufesainternacional.com

Bus from Indio, CA to Santa Clara / S 24th St - San Jose

Ave. Duration: 10h 10m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $80 - $120
Schedules at: tufesainternacional.com

Ferry operators

Alcatraz Cruises

Phone: +1.415.981.7625
Email: info@alcatrazcruises.com
Website: alcatrazcruises.com

Ferry from San Francisco Pier 33 to Alcatraz

Ave. Duration: 15 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: $46
Schedules at: https://www.cityexperiences.com/san-francisco/city-cruises/alcatraz/departure-schedule/
Website: https://www.cityexperiences.com/san-francisco/city-cruises/alcatraz/

Adult 12 - 61: $46
Child 5-11: $28
Senior 62+: $43
Toddler 0-4: $0

Other operators

Taxi from Palo Alto Transit Center to Alcatraz

Ave. Duration: 43 min
Estimated price: $190 - $230

Taxi San Jose

Phone: +1 408-459-8010
Website: taxisanjose.com

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Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island is located in San Francisco Bay, 1.25 mi offshore from San Francisco, California, United States. The small island was developed with facilities for a lighthouse, a military fortification, a military prison (1868), and a federal prison from 1934 until 1963. Beginning in November 1969, the island was occupied for more than 19 months by a group of Native Americans from San Francisco, who were part of a wave of Native activism across the nation, with public protests through the 1970s. In 1972, Alcatraz became part of a national recreation area and received designation as a National Historic Landmark in 1986.

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Golden Gate Park

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Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the 1 mi strait connecting San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The structure links the American city of San Francisco, California – the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula – to Marin County, carrying both U.S. Route 101 and California State Route 1 across the strait. The bridge is one of the most internationally recognized symbols of San Francisco, California, and the United States. It has been declared one of the Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Conservatory of Flowers

The Conservatory of Flowers is a greenhouse and botanical garden that houses a collection of rare and exotic plants in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California. With construction having been completed in 1879, it is the oldest building in the park. It was one of the first municipal conservatories constructed in the United States and is the oldest remaining municipal wooden conservatory in the country. For these distinctions and for its associated historical, architectural, and engineering merits, the Conservatory of Flowers is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the California Register of Historical Places. It is a California Historical Landmark and a San Francisco Designated Landmark.
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The Mission District, also commonly called "The Mission", is a neighborhood in San Francisco, California, United States, originally known as "the Mission lands" meaning the lands belonging to the sixth Alta California mission, Mission San Francisco de Asis. This mission, San Francisco's oldest standing building, is located in the northwest area of the neighborhood.

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Recommended option

Fly Reagan Washington to San Francisco, ferry • 9h 29m

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Train to Baltimore, fly to San Francisco, ferry • 9h 55m

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Subway to Washington Dulles, fly to San Francisco, ferry • 9h 52m

Fly Reagan Washington to Oakland, ferry • 10h 50m

Train to Baltimore, fly to Oakland, ferry • 9h 49m

Fly Reagan Washington to San Jose, BART, ferry • 12h 25m

Subway to Washington Dulles, fly to San Jose, BART, ferry • 12h 59m

Subway to Washington Dulles, fly to Sacramento, train, ferry • 12h 59m

Train • 3 days 0h

Bus, taxi • 3 days 0h

Drive • 43h 58m

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