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How to get fromSan Diego to Taorminaby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Taormina by plane or train

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane SAN - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    17h 10m
    €318–1,054

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane SAN - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    21h 14m
    €497–1,341

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane LAX - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    22h
    €427–1,046

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration17h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€312Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,826.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 10m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Taormina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Taormina. However, you can 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 fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), walk to Palermo Aeroporto, take the train to Palermo Centrale, take the train to Messina Centrale, then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.

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