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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Messina by plane, train, subway, or ferry

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane DCA - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    17h 13m
    €896–1,745

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane IAD - PMO
    3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    18h 47m
    €368–715

  3. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane IAD - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    17h
    €432–831

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane IAD - REG
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    17h 27m

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

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane PHL - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    18h 35m
    €495–995

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration15h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€455Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Messina. However, you can fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale.

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