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How to get fromCalifornia to Pattayaby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Pattaya by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane SFO - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 58m
    ฿13,564–30,734

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane SFO - DMK
    2. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal to South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stopbus bus
    25h 50m
    ฿8,631–26,834

  3. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane LAX - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 58m
    ฿12,447–28,711

  4. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane SMF - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 1m
    ฿11,266–39,390

  5. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane ONT - BKK
    3. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 48m
    ฿13,953–38,414

  6. Fly Tijuana International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane TIJ - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 41m
    ฿25,314–91,037

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane LAX - DMK
    2. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal to South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stopbus bus
    25h 45m
    ฿12,514–32,811

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Trat Airport, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Trat Airport (TDX)plane plane SFO - TDX
    2. Take the ferry from Trat Airport to Ao Salad Hotel Transferferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Ao Salad Hotel Transfer to Little Walk Pattayabus bus
    33h 15m
    ฿11,717–35,797

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration21h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket฿7,650Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,913 km
  • Duration: 23h 58m

What companies run services between California, USA and Pattaya, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from California to Pattaya. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), walk to Suvarnabhumi Airport, then take the bus to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), walk to Suvarnabhumi Airport, then take the bus to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station.

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