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How to get fromSan Francisco to Taorminaby plane, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Taormina by plane, train, or ferry

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

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane SFO - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    18h 31m
    €404–923

  2. Fly Oakland International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane OAK - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    20h 49m
    €349–1,220

  3. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane SFO - 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 7m

  4. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane SFO - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    22h 47m
    €411–979

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Naples Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane SFO - 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
    4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    23h 37m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration16h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,668 km
  • Duration: 18h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Taormina. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 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 subway to Coliseum, walk to Coliseum - OAC, take the subway to Oakland International Airport Station, walk to Oakland International Airport (OAK) 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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