How to get fromSeattle to Penangby plane, train, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Penang by plane, train, or tram

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Fly to Penang International Airport
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1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane SEA - PEN
22h 17m
RM 1,525–4,525
Fly to Ipoh, train
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ipoh (IPH)plane SEA - IPH
2. Take the train from Ipoh to Nibong Tebaltrain
29h 58m
RM 3,329–9,073
Fly to Alor Setar, tram
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane SEA - AOR
2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Tasek Gelugortram
24h 49m
RM 2,146–7,570
Fly to Hat Yai, train, tram
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane SEA - HDY
2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
3. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Tasek Gelugortram
28h 48m
RM 2,537–6,670

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

23Weekly Planes

20h 51mAverage Duration

RM 1,547Cheapest Price

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Distance: 12,850.5 km
Duration: 22h 17m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Penang, Malaysia?

Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and five other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 3 times a day.

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George Town, Malaysia(opens in a new window)

George Town is the capital of the Malaysian state of Penang and the core city of the George Town Conurbation, Malaysia's second largest metropolitan area with a population of 2.84 million and the second highest contributor to the country's GDP. The city proper covers an area of 306 km2 and was home to a population of 794,313. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

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Urban H Hotel(Opens in a new window)

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Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion(Opens in a new window)

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The Prestige Hotel Penang, a Member of Design Hotels(Opens in a new window)

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