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How to get fromSan Francisco to Ko Phi Phiby plane, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane SFO - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    25h 5m
    ฿12,117–30,010

  2. 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 Kong Ka Pier, Krabi to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    28h 46m
    ฿17,122–43,540

  3. Fly to Langkawi International Airport, ferry, Speedboat

    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 Lantaferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    32h 45m
    ฿19,922–77,150

  4. Fly to Hat Yai, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane SFO - HDY
    2. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่bus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kong Ka Pier, Krabi to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    32h 16m
    ฿18,354–50,667

  5. Fly to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane SFO - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Krabi Town Hotel Transferferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Kong Ka Pier, Krabi to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    32h 7m
    ฿21,722–57,890

  6. Fly to Trang Airport, ferry, Speedboat

    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 Lantaferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    32h 17m
    ฿17,672–46,970

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration20h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿10,891Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 13,517.7 km
  • Duration: 25h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Ko Phi Phi. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, 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 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, take the bus to Krabi, walk to Kong Ka Pier, Krabi, then take the ferry to Phi Phi Ferry Terminal.

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