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How to get fromLos Angeles to Taorminaby plane, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Taormina by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane LAX - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    18h 9m
    €462–573

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BUR - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    21h 17m
    €241–870

  3. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane LAX - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    20h 5m

  4. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane SNA - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    24h 36m
    €285–1,031

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane LAX - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    22h 24m
    €459–723

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration14h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,806.5 km
  • Duration: 18h 9m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Taormina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Taormina. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. Alternatively, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Ravagnese - Aeroporto, take the line 118 bus to Reggio di Calabria - Piazza Garibaldi, walk to Reggio Calabria C.Le, take the train to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, take the ferry to Messina Marittima, walk to Messina Centrale, then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.

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