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How to get fromNewark to Shetland Islandsby plane, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Shetland Islands by plane, taxi, or train

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

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane JFK - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    16h 30m
    £448–1,532

  2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EWR - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    14h 49m
    £486–1,714

  3. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane PHL - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    17h 27m
    £581–2,458

  4. Fly from Laguardia Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane LGA - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    21h 53m
    £582–2,131

  5. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BOS - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    18h 59m
    £532–1,843

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

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration14h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£351Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,338.7 mi
  • Duration: 16h 30m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Newark to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to New York 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 Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take the line 62 bus to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands.

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