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How to get fromNew York to Shetland Islandsby plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from New York to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane JFK - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    19h 6m

  2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EWR - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    18h 59m

  3. Fly from Laguardia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LGA - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    23h 50m

  4. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane PHL - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    19h 54m

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration14h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£362Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,331.6 mi
  • Duration: 19h 6m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from New York to Shetland Islands. However, you can 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 Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End.

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