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How to get fromWashington to Taorminaby plane, train, or subway

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There are 3 ways to get from Washington to Taormina by plane, train, or subway

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane DCA - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    15h 42m
    €414–1,190

  2. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane PHL - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    16h 40m
    €306–1,184

  3. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane IAD - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    15h 30m
    €407–614

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration15h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€351Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,721 km
  • Duration: 15h 42m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Taormina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Washington 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 take the subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 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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