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How to get fromSan Francisco to Thimphuby plane, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from San Francisco to Thimphu by plane, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Paro Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane SFO - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    31h 45m
    $1,123–1,629

  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 Thimphutaxi taxi
    42h 33m
    $500–1,297

  3. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Paro Airport, taxi

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    45h 19m
    $781–2,002

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration34h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$613Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,128 km
  • Duration: 31h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Thimphu. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Gelyephug Airport (GLU), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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