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

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane PDX - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    21h 14m
    €427–1,608

  2. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane SEA - PMO
    3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    24h 43m
    €337–970

  3. Fly Portland International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane PDX - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    19h 8m
    €710–2,927

  4. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane SEA - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    21h 59m
    €368–989

  5. Fly Portland International Airport to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane PDX - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    39h 37m
    €389–1,058

  6. Fly Portland International Airport to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)plane plane PDX - CIY
    2. Take the bus from Ragusa Piazzale della Croce to Catania Via Archimedebus bus
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    24h 59m
    €505–1,372

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration20h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€426Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Messina. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) 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. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) 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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