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

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  1. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BOS - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    13h 38m
    €316–802

  2. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane BOS - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    18h 7m
    €273–994

  3. Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane plane BOS - SUF
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    13h 10m

  4. Fly to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane BOS - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    14h 53m
    €356–735

  5. Fly to Trapani Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane plane BOS - TPS
    2. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Terminal Busbus bus
    3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    17h 51m
    €289–1,017

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration12h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€210Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Messina. 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 Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Reggio di Calabria - Airport, take the bus to Reggio di Calabria - Porto, walk to Reggio di Calabria, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima.

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