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How to get fromSeattle to Thimphuby ferry, plane, taxi, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Thimphu by ferry, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Ferry to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, fly to Paro Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane YWH - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    40h 3m
    $687–1,826

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gelyephug Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane plane SEA - GLU
    2. Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    39h 34m
    $413–1,038

  3. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Paro Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane SEA - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    30h 18m
    $666–2,320

  4. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Paro Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane YVR - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    32h 49m
    $562–1,458

  5. Fly King County International Airport to Paro Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane BFI - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    36h 8m
    $616–1,720

  6. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Gelyephug Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane plane YVR - GLU
    3. Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    44h 49m
    $479–1,076

  7. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Bathpalathang Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Bathpalathang Airport (BUT)plane plane YVR - BUT
    3. Take the taxi from Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    45h 38m
    $479–1,131

Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration35h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$579Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,155.2 km
  • Duration: 40h 3m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Thimphu. However, you can take the ferry to Victoria, walk to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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