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How to get fromSeattle to Timbuktuby plane, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Timbuktu by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Néma Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane SEA - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 2h
    $423–1,413

  2. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane YVR - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 20h
    $492–1,610

  3. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane YVR - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 11h
    $687–2,070

  4. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane SEA - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 21h
    $463–1,453

  5. Fly King County International Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane BFI - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 22h
    $583–1,853

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$357Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,045.2 km
  • Duration: 3d 2h

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Timbuktu. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, 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 Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu.

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