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How to get fromSan Diego to Ko Phi Phiby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Ko Phi Phi by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane SAN - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    28h 48m
    ฿16,908–53,995

  2. Fly Tijuana International Airport to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane TIJ - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    29h 36m
    ฿12,922–43,379

  3. Fly San Diego International Airport to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane SAN - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Kong Ka Pier, Krabi to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    28h 49m
    ฿18,632–59,120

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    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 ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    28h 43m
    ฿15,336–37,756

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    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 ferry from Kong Ka Pier, Krabi to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    30h 59m
    ฿21,341–52,286

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration28h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket฿16,113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,210.3 km
  • Duration: 28h 48m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Ko Phi Phi, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Ko Phi Phi. However, you can fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Phuket Airport Bus, take the bus to Ranghill Station, take the taxi to Phuket, then take the ferry to Phi Phi Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can fly to Krabi Airport (KBV), walk to Krabi Airport, take the bus to Krabi, walk to Kong Ka Pier, Krabi, then take the ferry to Phi Phi Ferry Terminal.

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