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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Shetland Islandsby plane, taxi, train, or subway

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

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  1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane PHL - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    16h 24m
    £587–2,013

  2. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, taxi

    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 Lerwick (LSI)plane plane JFK - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    18h 14m
    £452–1,870

  3. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane EWR - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    17h 13m
    £527–1,760

  4. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MDT - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    22h 52m
    £518–1,676

  5. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane IAD - LSI
    4. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    19h 38m
    £510–2,087

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration15h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£505Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,411.5 mi
  • Duration: 16h 24m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the train to Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can 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 Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands.

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