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There are 5 ways to get from Tampa to Messina by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Tampa to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane TPA - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    21h 13m
    €412–776

  2. Fly Tampa to Palermo Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane TPA - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    20h 17m
    €329–1,160

  3. Train to Orlando, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MCO - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    20h 44m
    €443–870

  4. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane SRQ - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    24h 35m
    €470–1,241

  5. Bus to Ft. Myers, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane RSW - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    24h 41m
    €490–906

Tampa (TPA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration16h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,887 km
  • Duration: 21h 13m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Tampa to Messina. However, you can take the bus to Airport Rental Car Center, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Center Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) 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. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Airport Rental Car Center, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Center Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) airport, fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), walk to Palermo Aeroporto, take the train to Palermo Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale.

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