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How to get fromNew York to Taorminaby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from New York to Taormina by plane or train

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

    best
    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 Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    13h 27m
    €308–878

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

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    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 Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    13h 26m
    €254–936

  3. Fly Laguardia Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane LGA - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    17h 49m
    €330–1,022

  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
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    17h 26m
    €371–636

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration11h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,406.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from New York to Taormina. 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 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 train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 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.

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