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How to get fromMessina to Manhattanby train or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Messina to Manhattan by train or plane

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

    best
    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 16m
    $346–991

  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 29m
    $254–902

  3. 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 9m
    $395–1,526

  4. 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
    19h 53m
    $354–1,827

  5. 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 22m
    $413–734

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration13h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,631.5 mi
  • Duration: 15h 16m

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 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. 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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), walk to Terminal B, take the vehicle to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, then take the train to New York Penn Station.

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