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How to get fromSan Francisco to Ko Lipeby plane, ferry, car ferry, tram, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Ko Lipe by plane, ferry, car ferry, tram, or train

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  1. Fly to Hat Yai, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane SFO - HDY
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Airport to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry ferry
    30h 17m
    ฿15,332–37,602

  2. Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, tram, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SFO - PEN
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Hat Yai station to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry ferry
    35h 20m
    ฿9,918–29,143

  3. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane SFO - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    32h 7m
    ฿13,932–38,102

  4. Fly to Phuket International Airport, Speedboat

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane SFO - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier Phuket to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    30h 27m
    ฿10,677–31,222

  5. Fly to Trang Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Trang Airport (TST)plane plane SFO - TST
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yao Pier to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    31h 17m
    ฿11,912–35,482

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration25h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket฿13,893Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,520.9 km
  • Duration: 30h 17m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Ko Lipe, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Ko Lipe. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Hat Yai (HDY), walk to Hat Yai Airport, then take the ferry to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe. Alternatively, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Krabi Airport (KBV), walk to Krabi Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Lipe.

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