Tag Archives: Transportation

Our Transportation Progression

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Ron in Rome

Living in Europe we travel primarily by public transportation. By necessity, we’ve become very adept at utilizing the various forms of transport available. On a recent trip when our son visited, we traveled by metro, plane, airport bus, commuter train, … Continue reading →

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Roma Pass Increases in Price from 25€ to 30€ Effective January 2012

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Ron in Rome

Effective January, 1 2012, the Roma Pass increases in price  from 25€ to 30€. That’s a 20% increase in the price of this pass. It seems the Roma Pass folks are getting a jump on the proposed ATAC bus and … Continue reading →

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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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The “Best” Place to Stay in Rome is…

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Ron in Rome

The most visited pages on this website consistently answer the question, “Where should I stay when I visit Rome?” There is perhaps no “best” answer! Your preferences may be driven by location, cost, comfort, transportation options, the need for a … Continue reading →

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Traveling from Rome to Venice: The Train is Usually Better Than the Plane!

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Ron in Rome

Which is the best way to travel between Rome and Venice? Having lived in Spain, I remember this same debate when heading to Barcelona from Madrid. To provide some answers, we’ve again enlisted the expertise of GAC, a regular contributor … Continue reading →

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Another Chaotic Morning at Fiumicino’s Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (FCO)

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Ron in Rome

Too soon, our son’s trip to Europe ended. On our last night in Rome we headed for one of our favorite restaurants, meeting friends and celebrating our good fortune. It had been  a busy but rewarding few days and we … 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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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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Transportation Options From Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to the City of Rome

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Ron in Rome

“I’m arriving in Rome at the Leonardo Da Vinci Airport and I’m unsure of my Travel Options into the city – So how do I get to Rome?” This is a question posted daily on travel boards by visitors heading … Continue reading →

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Hotels and B&B’s near the Colosseo

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Ron in Rome

When we look at hotels near the Colosseo, we’ll also include the Monti area. When you do sorting through many online booking sites, they tend to mix the two areas – so we’ll do the same and detail the top … Continue reading →

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Hotels and B&B’s near the FCO Airport

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Ron in Rome

The most “asked” question regarding hotels in Rome is probably, “Where do I stay in Rome?” Undoubtedly, the next most popular query often is, “What hotel should I stay in at the FCO airport?” I have to admit I’m not … 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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Traveling from Rome to Civitavecchia

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Ron in Rome

On many travel boards, the questions are often asked, “We’re staying in Rome and need to get to the cruise port, Civitavecchia for our cruise the next day?” What is the easiest or best option? Well, the easiest or best … Continue reading →

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Metro Line A closing at 21:00

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Ron in Rome

Due to the ongoing construction of the new Metro Line C, Metro Line A (the red line) will stop running each night at 21:00 hours. The only exception will be on Saturdays when the metro will run its regular schedule … Continue reading →

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Rome in a Day for Cruisers

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Ron in Rome

We’re very fortunate to have an expert guest columnist writing this article! Zerlina is a well-regarded contributor to numerous travel boards with thousands of helpful posts and grateful travelers. If you’ve been on tripadvisor, Fodor’s, etc. you’ve certainly seen Zerlina’s … Continue reading →

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Car Rental Locations in Rome

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Ron in Rome

Renting a car in Italy can be an enjoyable experience. Unfortunately, driving a rental car in Rome is often NOT enjoyable. For many folks it can be frustrating, confusing, and even dangerous. Driving in Rome IS NOT like driving in … Continue reading →

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