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There are 7 ways to get from Golden Triangle to Chiang Khong by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane JFK - CEI
    3. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Khong Transferbus bus
    31h 30m
    ฿24,184–69,987

  2. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane JFK - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Laos Border Control and Immigraion office Houayxay Laosbus bus
    31h 23m
    ฿16,254–58,027

  3. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane EWR - CEI
    3. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Khong Transferbus bus
    29h 3m
    ฿30,409–68,682

  4. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane PHL - CEI
    2. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Khong Transferbus bus
    29h 21m
    ฿47,104–101,522

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane PHL - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Laos Border Control and Immigraion office Houayxay Laosbus bus
    32h 39m
    ฿49,174–111,562

  6. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane JFK - LPQ
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    38h 43m
    ฿16,783–69,576

  7. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane PHL - LPQ
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    39h 34m
    ฿46,703–121,111

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration28h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket฿17,837Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,551.4 km
  • Duration: 31h 30m

What companies run services between Golden Triangle, NJ, USA and Chiang Khong, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Golden Triangle to Chiang Khong. However, you can take the train to 30th Street Station, take the train to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, walk to Penn Station, take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), take the taxi to Jed Yod Cafe, then take the bus to Chiang Khong Transfer. Alternatively, you can take the train to 30th Street Station, take the train to Newark Liberty International Airport, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), take the taxi to Jed Yod Cafe, then take the bus to Chiang Khong Transfer.

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