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How to get fromMessina to Lake Comoby ferry, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Messina to Lake Como by ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane REG - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Long Branchtrain train
    19h 7m
    $437–1,559

  2. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane CTA - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Long Branchtrain train
    17h 45m
    $263–918

  3. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane CTA - JFK
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain train
    18h 48m
    $453–1,024

  4. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane CTA - LGA
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain train
    20h 22m
    $402–1,461

  5. Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane PMO - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Long Branchtrain train
    19h 38m
    $442–703

Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$406Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,634.7 mi
  • Duration: 19h 7m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Lake Como, NJ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Lake Como. However, you can take the ferry to Reggio di Calabria, walk to Reggio di Calabria - Ponte Libertà, take the line 28 bus to Reggio Calabria Airport, walk to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), walk to Terminal B, take the vehicle to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the train to Long Branch, then take the train to Belmar. Alternatively, you can take the train to Catania Centrale, walk to Catania, take the bus to Catania Airport, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), walk to Terminal B, take the vehicle to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the train to Long Branch, then take the train to Belmar.

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