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How to get fromSeattle to Taorminaby plane, train, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Seattle to Taormina by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane SEA - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    17h 54m
    €169–424

  2. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane SEA - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    21h 44m
    €344–1,222

  3. Fly to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane SEA - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    22h 31m
    €216–503

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration16h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,743.2 km
  • Duration: 17h 54m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Taormina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Taormina. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 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 vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 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, take the ferry to Messina Marittima, walk to Messina Centrale, then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.

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