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How to get fromMessina to Manhattanby ferry, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Messina to Manhattan by ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane REG - JFK
    16h 20m
    $432–1,329

  2. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane CTA - EWR
    15h 27m
    $256–849

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

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane CTA - JFK
    15h 36m
    $448–988

  4. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane CTA - LGA
    17h 5m
    $387–1,423

  5. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane CTA - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    18h 52m
    $356–1,824

  6. Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane PMO - EWR
    17h 33m
    $434–734

Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration13h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,586.9 mi
  • Duration: 16h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Messina to Manhattan. However, you can take the ferry to Reggio di Calabria, walk to Reggio di Calabria - Ponte Libertà, take the line 28 bus to Reggio Calabria Airport, walk to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), walk to Terminal 4, take the vehicle to Jamaica Station, walk to Jamaica, then take the train to Grand Central Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the train to Catania Centrale, walk to Catania, take the bus to Catania Airport, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), walk to Terminal 4, take the vehicle to Jamaica Station, walk to Jamaica, then take the train to Grand Central Terminal.

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