Tag Archives: Tram

ATAC Proposes 50% Increase in Fares for June 2012

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Ron in Rome

Carl Posti is the CEO of ATAC, which serves as the Mobility Agency in the Municipality of Rome. These are the folks that operate the bus, tram, and metro service in Rome. And if Carl and his company get their … Continue reading →

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Flooding in Rome Causes Major Disruptions

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Ron in Rome

On Thursday, October 20 we traveled from Siena to Rome via the SENA bus. Our ride on the bus was great… until we got about 8-10 miles from Rome. Then we entered one of the largest traffic jams in Rome … Continue reading →

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Metro Tram & Bus Map for Rome

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Ron in Rome

The buses in Rome are a great way to get around the city. Unfortunately, the ATAC website is often difficult to navigate. And the maps on their website are more difficult to read. One option is to purchase the Roma … Continue reading →

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The FR1 Metropolitan Train To and From the Fiumicino (FCO) Airport

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Ron in Rome

The FR1 Metropolitan Service, also called the FM1, connects Fiumicino Airport with the stations of central, metropolitan Rome and travels as far as Fara Sabina and Orte, which are on the north east side of Rome. For visitors, this is … Continue reading →

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The #8 Tram in Rome

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Ron in Rome

The #8 tram is the primary mode of transportation for many visitors heading to Trastevere from the Largo Argentina area – or for folks connecting to or from the Leonardo da Vinci airport (FCO) on the FM1 train. Your ATAC … Continue reading →

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Bus 64 to Roma Termini

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Ron in Rome

In an earlier post, Bus 64 to Piazza Stazione San Pietro, we discussed how to get from Roma Termini train station to the Roma San Pietro train station. In this article, we will look at reversing our path and heading … Continue reading →

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Bus 64 to Piazza Stazione San Pietro

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Ron in Rome

The 64 bus in Rome is probably the most famous – or rather infamous – bus in the ATAC system. The route is very popular for tourists, and unfortunately, also for pick-pockets. For many travelers, it’s simply known as the … Continue reading →

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Futbol in Rome

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Ron in Rome

Seeing a futbol match in Rome is a memorable experience. The crowds can get quite passionate and the atmosphere intense. The are two teams in Rome, AS Roma and SS Lazio. AS Roma is regarded as the “city team” and … Continue reading →

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Return of the Roma&Più Pass

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Ron in Rome

After a long hiatus, the Roma&Più Pass returns for sale effective December 3, 2010. Not sure how long this sale of this product will continue, but if you’re looking for a card to assist you in the province, rather than … Continue reading →

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Lake Bracciano

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Ron in Rome

To escape the hot summer of Rome we often head up SS2 Cassia to Lake Bracciano. Driving to the lake you head northwest of Rome, leaving behind the noisy traffic, graffiti, and the crowds. As you head out on the … Continue reading →

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Kiosks for Bus & Metro Tickets

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Ron in Rome

If you are uncomfortable heading into a Tabacchi shop and trying to purchase a bus ticket, there is another option. All over Rome, ATAC ticket kiosks are being placed. You’ll always see these in EVERY metro station… but now they … Continue reading →

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Should I Buy a Roma Pass?

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Ron in Rome

UPDATE: On January, 1 2012, the cost of the Roma Pass jumped from €25 to €30 – a 20% increase. There is a proposed ATAC (bus and metro) ticket increase for June 2012. With this latest increase – and no … Continue reading →

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Porta Portese Market!

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Ron in Rome

One of our favorite Sunday morning activities is to head over to Porta Portese, the largest “flea market” in Rome. Thank goodness it’s only open on Sundays. The vendors, thousands of them, start setting up early in the morning, and … Continue reading →

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Bus Riding in Rome!

Posted on March 21, 2009 by Ron in Rome

Traveling by car in Rome is at best, difficult. If you avoid the “unique” driving habits of the locals and safely arrive at your destination, then you have to find a place to park – Good Luck! Taxis are available … Continue reading →

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Tickets for the Bus, Metro, Trams, & Met.Ro Trains

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Ron in Rome

I was riding the bus a few weeks ago and had an interesting conversation. The folks sitting in front of me were obviously Americans and they were very confused. I asked if I could help and we managed to determine … Continue reading →

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