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How to get fromSeattle to Tibetby train, plane, bus, ferry, or taxi

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

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  1. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane YVR - LXA
    3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    27h 23m
    ¥3,741–10,989

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport, taxi, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)plane plane SEA - RKZ
    2. Take the taxi from Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) to Shigatse Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Shigatse Bus Station to Lasa Bus Stationbus bus
    35h 43m
    ¥2,390–7,720

  3. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane SEA - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    24h 58m
    ¥3,063–10,067

  4. Ferry to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane YWH - LXA
    3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    34h 13m
    ¥4,670–13,441

  5. Fly King County International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane BFI - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    30h 23m
    ¥4,063–13,067

  6. Fly Paine Field County Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane PAE - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    35h 11m
    ¥3,293–11,232

  7. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Nyingchi Mainling Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)plane plane YVR - LZY
    3. Take the train from Nyingchi Station to Lhasatrain train
    30h 18m
    ¥4,735–14,164

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration21h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,984.1 km
  • Duration: 27h 23m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Tibet, China?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Tibet. However, you can take the train to Vancouver, walk to Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, take the subway to Granville Station @ Platform 1, walk to Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 2, take the subway to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau, then take the taxi to Tibet. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau, then take the taxi to Tibet.

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