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How to get fromSan Francisco to Shetland Islandsby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Lerwick, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane SFO - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 14m

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane SFO - ABZ
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    30h 42m
    £414–666

  3. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Lerwick, bus

    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 Lerwick (LSI)plane plane SJC - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 40m

  4. Fly Oakland International Airport to Lerwick, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane OAK - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Viking Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 23m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration17h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£469Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,980.8 mi
  • Duration: 20h 14m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Viking Bus Station, then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take the train to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound, walk to Santa Clara Transit Center, take the line 60 bus to SJC Airport Terminal A, walk to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Viking Bus Station, then take the taxi to Shetland Islands.

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