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There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Messina by plane, train, bus, shuttle, or ferry

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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
    19h 23m
    €394–1,391

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

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    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NYbus 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
    21h 20m
    €321–1,236

  3. 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
    20h 1m
    €478–975

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

    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 49m
    €419–1,041

  5. 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 Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    18h 14m
    €544–825

  6. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane JFK - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    23h 17m
    €327–919

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration17h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€375Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Via Archimede, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Toronto, walk to Queens Quay/Ferry Docks Station, take the line 509 vehicle to Queens Quay West at Dan Leckie Way West Side, walk to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania Via Archimede, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale.

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