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How to get fromSan Francisco to Ko Lipeby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Ko Lipe by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Langkawi International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane SFO - LGK
    2. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    27h 15m
    ฿19,507–72,457

  2. Fly to Penang International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SFO - PEN
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Alor Setarbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    32h 50m
    ฿12,511–39,601

  3. Fly to Hat Yai, ferry

    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
    28h 52m
    ฿19,177–51,597

  4. 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 42m
    ฿18,627–47,097

  5. 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
    29h 17m
    ฿13,772–34,517

  6. 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 2m
    ฿18,157–49,477

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration23h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket฿18,545Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 13,570.1 km
  • Duration: 27h 15m

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 Langkawi International Airport (LGK), take the taxi to Kuah Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach. Alternatively, 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.

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