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How to get fromSan Diego to Khao Lakby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Khao Lak by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Phuket International Airport, Local Bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane SAN - HKT
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lakbus bus
    29h 17m
    ฿16,593–53,264

  2. Fly Tijuana International Airport to Phuket International Airport, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane TIJ - HKT
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lakbus bus
    30h 5m
    ฿12,465–42,192

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane LAX - HKT
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lakbus bus
    29h 11m
    ฿14,919–36,592

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane LAX - KBV
    3. Take the bus from กระบี่ to พังงา;Phang-Ngabus bus
    4. Take the bus from พังงา;Phang-Nga to อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่;Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Parkbus bus
    32h 12m
    ฿20,911–52,114

  5. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane ONT - HKT
    4. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lakbus bus
    32h 38m
    ฿20,125–59,088

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration28h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket฿16,254Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 14,250 km
  • Duration: 29h 17m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Khao Lak, Phangnga, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Khao Lak. However, you can fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Phuket Airport Bus, take the bus to By Pass Highway, take the taxi to Phuket Bus Terminal 2, then take the bus to Khao Lak. Alternatively, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Phuket Airport Bus, take the bus to By Pass Highway, take the taxi to Phuket Bus Terminal 2, then take the bus to Khao Lak.

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