Alcatraz to Santa Catalina Island - 9 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Alcatraz to Santa Catalina Island by ferry, plane, tram, bus, subway, train or night bus

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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Ferry to Oakland, fly to Long Beach, ferry • 7h 25m

Take the ferry from Alcatraz to San Francisco Pier 33
Fly from Oakland (OAK) to Long Beach (LGB) OAK - LGB
Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalon

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Ferry, Caltrain, train • 18h 20m

Take the ferry from Alcatraz to San Francisco Pier 33
Take the Caltrain from Bayshore Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound L1 / ...
Take the train from San Jose to Los Angeles
Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalon

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Ferry, tram to San Francisco, fly to Los Angeles, line 120 bus, tram • 7h 56m

Take the ferry from Alcatraz to San Francisco Pier 33
Take the tram from The Embarcadero & Bay St to Market St & 2nd St
Fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles (LAX) SFO - LAX
Take the line 120 bus from Aviation/Lax to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West
Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Station
Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalon

Ferry, BART to Oakland, fly to Los Angeles, line 120 bus, tram • 7h 49m

Take the ferry from Alcatraz to San Francisco Pier 33
Take the BART from Embarcadero to Coliseum
Fly from Oakland (OAK) to Los Angeles (LAX) OAK - LAX
Take the line 120 bus from Aviation/Lax to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West
Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Station
Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalon

Ferry to Oakland, fly to Burbank, tram, ferry • 8h 25m

Take the ferry from Alcatraz to San Francisco Pier 33
Fly from Oakland (OAK) to Burbank (BUR) OAK - BUR
Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Station
Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalon

Ferry to San Francisco, fly to Santa Ana, line 90 bus, ferry • 9h 47m

Take the ferry from Alcatraz to San Francisco Pier 33
Fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Ana (SNA) SFO - SNA
Take the line 90 bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Dana Point Harbor
Take the ferry from Dana Point to Avalon

Ferry to Oakland, fly to Santa Ana, line 90 bus, ferry • 9h 40m

Take the ferry from Alcatraz to San Francisco Pier 33
Fly from Oakland (OAK) to Santa Ana (SNA) OAK - SNA
Take the line 90 bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Golden Lantern-Dana Point Harbor
Take the ferry from Dana Point to Avalon

Ferry to Oakland, fly to Ontario/San Bernardino, train, ferry • 9h 53m

Take the ferry from Alcatraz to San Francisco Pier 33
Fly from Oakland (OAK) to Ontario/San Bernardino (ONT) OAK - ONT
Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga station to L. A. Union Station station
Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalon

Ferry, bus • 15h 7m

Take the ferry from Alcatraz to San Francisco Pier 33
Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalon

Ferry, Caltrain, bus • 16h 35m

Take the ferry from Alcatraz to San Francisco Pier 33
Take the Caltrain from Bayshore Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound L1 / ...
Take the bus from San Jose to Los Angeles
Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalon

Ferry, night bus • 13h 11m

Take the ferry from Alcatraz to San Francisco Pier 33
Take the night bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Station
Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalon

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Questions & Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Alcatraz to Santa Catalina Island?

The cheapest way to get from Alcatraz to Santa Catalina Island is to ferry and night bus which costs $170 - $260 and takes 13h 11m.

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What is the fastest way to get from Alcatraz to Santa Catalina Island?

The fastest way to get from Alcatraz to Santa Catalina Island is to ferry and fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $650 - $1,600.

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How far is it from Alcatraz to Santa Catalina Island?

The distance between Alcatraz and Santa Catalina Island is 416 miles.

How do I travel from Alcatraz to Santa Catalina Island without a car?

The best way to get from Alcatraz to Santa Catalina Island without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 15h 7m and costs $180 - $280.

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How long does it take to get from Alcatraz to Santa Catalina Island?

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Alcatraz to Santa Catalina Island, including transfers.

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Where can I stay near Santa Catalina Island?

There are 51+ hotels available in Santa Catalina Island. Prices start at $75 USD per night.

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Distance: 415.5 miles
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Alcatraz, CA, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Alcatraz to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the walk to Alcatraz, take the ferry to San Francisco Pier 33, take the walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the tram to Market St & Drumm St, take the walk to Embarcadero, take the BART to Coliseum, take the BART to Oakland International Airport Station, take the walk to Oakland airport, fly to Long Beach, take the walk to Airport & Terminal W, take the line 111 bus to First & Shelter C N, take the walk to First & Shelter B N, take the line 121 bus to Catalina Landing N, take the walk to Long Beach, then take the ferry to Avalon. Alternatively, you can take the walk to Alcatraz, take the ferry to San Francisco Pier 33, take the walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the tram to Market St & 2nd St, take the walk to Montgomery Street, take the BART to San Francisco International Airport, take the walk to San Francisco airport, fly to Los Angeles, take the walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), take the bus to Aviation/Lax, take the line 120 bus to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West, take the walk to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line, take the tram to Downtown Long Beach Station, take the walk to Long Beach, then take the ferry to Avalon.

Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from Oakland to Long Beach

Ave. Duration: 1h 24m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $150 - $550

Flights from Oakland to Long Beach via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 3h 35m
When: Monday, Thursday and Friday
Estimated price: $170 - $600

Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 1h 27m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $60 - $280

Flights from Oakland to Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 1h 26m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $85 - $340

Flights from Oakland to Los Angeles via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 3h 40m
When: Monday
Estimated price: $85 - $340

Flights from Oakland to Burbank

Ave. Duration: 1h 13m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $100 - $360

Flights from Oakland to Santa Ana

Ave. Duration: 1h 29m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $120 - $430

Flights from Oakland to Santa Ana via Las Vegas

Ave. Duration: 3h 40m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price: $140 - $490

Flights from Oakland to Ontario/San Bernardino

Ave. Duration: 1h 18m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $120 - $410

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website: alaskaair.com

Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 1h 31m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $55 - $310

Flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana

Ave. Duration: 1h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $95 - $400

American Airlines

Website: aa.com

Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 1h 28m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $75 - $480

Flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana

Ave. Duration: 1h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $95 - $400

United Airlines

Website: united.com

Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 1h 40m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $75 - $360

Flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana

Ave. Duration: 1h 46m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $110 - $380

Delta

Website: delta.com

Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 1h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $85 - $310