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

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)planeIAH - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
    18h 20m
    €450–821

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Palermo Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)planeIAH - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Aeroporto to Messina Centraletrain
    22h 45m
    €337–776

  3. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)planeHOU - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
    21h 30m
    €608–1,909

  4. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)planeIAH - CIY
    2. Take the bus from Coffa Strada Statale 514 to Catania Central Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
    25h 24m
    €399–1,440

  5. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)planeHOU - CIY
    2. Take the bus from Coffa Strada Statale 514 to Catania Central Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
    23h 51m
    €680–2,440

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration17h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€239Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Houston to Messina. However, you can take the line 102 bus to Bush IAH Terminal C, walk to Houston-Airport-IAH 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 line 800 vehicle to Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, walk to Magnolia Transit Center, take the line 050 bus to Hobby Airport, walk to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Reggio di Calabria - Airport, take the bus to Reggio di Calabria - Porto, walk to Reggio Calabria, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima.

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