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How to get fromBuffalo to Messinaby plane, train, shuttle, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BUF - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    21h 15m
    €425–1,248

  2. Shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane YYZ - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    18h 18m
    €380–648

  3. Shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane YYZ - REG
    3. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    17h 38m
    €456–785

  4. Bus to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane YTZ - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    21h 26m
    €424–950

  5. Bus to Rochester, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane ROC - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    20h 13m
    €386–1,062

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration17h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€371Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,668.5 km
  • Duration: 21h 15m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Buffalo to Messina. However, you can take the bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, walk to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport, walk to Buffalo Airport, take the shuttle to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1, walk to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) 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, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima.

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