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How to get fromSeattle to Shetland Islandsby plane, taxi, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Seattle to Shetland Islands by plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane SEA - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    19h 21m
    £490–1,715

  2. Train to Portland International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane PDX - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    22h 5m
    £534–1,892

  3. Fly from King County International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BFI - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    26h 7m
    £737–2,912

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration16h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£405Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,375 mi
  • Duration: 19h 21m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the bus to SW Barton St & 25th Ave SW - Bay 3, walk to Westwood Village - Bay 4, take the line 560 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. Alternatively, you can take the train to Portland, walk to Rose Quarter TC station, take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands.

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