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How to get fromSan Francisco to Ko Samuiby plane, shuttle, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Ko Samui by plane, shuttle, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane SFO - USM
    25h 12m
    ฿20,511–50,631

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane SFO - BKK
    2. Take the ferry from Bangkok Khao San to Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Songserm to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermferry ferry
    31h 10m
    ฿10,291–24,961

  3. Fly Oakland International Airport to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane OAK - USM
    29h 21m
    ฿23,374–60,487

  4. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane STS - USM
    30h 59m
    ฿23,019–57,252

  5. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane SJC - USM
    31h 40m
    ฿21,579–75,692

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration24h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket฿17,001Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,206.7 km
  • Duration: 25h 12m

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

Singapore Airlines, Bangkok Airways, and five other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours.

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