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How to get fromNew York to Messinaby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from New York to Messina by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane JFK - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    15h 51m
    €349–1,027

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane EWR - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    14h 57m
    €251–895

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

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane JFK - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    14h 49m
    €395–885

  4. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane EWR - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    16h 23m
    €387–628

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Naples Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane JFK - NAP
    2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    18h 32m

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration12h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€294Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,381.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 51m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from New York to Messina. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Reggio Calabria Airport, take the line 28 bus to Reggio di Calabria - Ponte Libertà, walk to Reggio di Calabria, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima. Alternatively, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 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 Messina Centrale.

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