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How to get fromUnited States to Ko Tao (Island)by plane, ferry, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from United States to Ko Tao (Island) by plane, ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane SEA - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    27h 2m
    ฿17,376–25,466

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane SEA - BKK
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Office Kraisi to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    31h 52m
    ฿14,356–28,956

  3. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane LAX - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    26h
    ฿25,429–65,687

  4. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane BOS - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    28h 19m
    ฿22,258–41,348

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane JFK - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    28h 48m
    ฿26,561–42,651

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane ORD - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    30h 46m
    ฿28,342–75,603

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chumphon Airport, Private Transfer, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chumphon Airport (CJM)plane plane SEA - CJM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Chumphon Airport to Chumphon Lomprayah Piershuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chumphon to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierferry ferry
    33h 19m
    ฿17,196–46,946

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration24h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿19,849Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,517 km
  • Duration: 27h 2m

What companies run services between United States and Ko Tao (Island), Surat Thani, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from United States to Ko Tao (Island). However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to SeaTac Station, take the line 574 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), walk to Samui Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier. Alternatively, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), walk to Samui Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier.

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