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How to get fromSan Francisco to Paroby plane, train, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Paro by plane, train, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Paro Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane SFO - PBH
    31h 6m
    $1,111–1,615

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Gelyephug Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane plane SFO - GLU
    2. Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Parotaxi taxi
    43h 11m
    $500–1,212

  3. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Paro Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane SMF - PBH
    38h 44m
    $732–2,068

  4. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Paro Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane MRY - PBH
    44h 40m
    $719–1,988

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration34h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$590Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,086.4 km
  • Duration: 31h 6m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Paro, Bhutan?

Emirates, Druk Air, and Air India Limited fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paro Airport (PBH) 4 times a week.

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