Tag Archives: Transportation

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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Getting to the Galleria Boghese

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Ron in Rome

In an earlier post, The Galleria Borghese, we talked about visiting the museum at the Villa Borghese park, how to reserve a spot, the reservation process, and also spent a few minutes talking about how to get to the Museum. … Continue reading →

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Our Transportation Progression

Posted on February 9, 2010 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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NEW – FCO SITBus Shuttle

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Ron in Rome

Starting in October 2009, SITBus Shuttle began daily runs from Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (FCO) to two locations in Rome, the Termini Train Station and also Piazza Cavour. SITBus Shuttle has long been a fixture at Aeroporto Ciampino but now … Continue reading →

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Types of Train Tickets in Italy

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Ron in Rome

One of the most confusing aspects of traveling by train in Italy is which ticket to buy. There are probably – on some runs – more than ten different types and classes of tickets to purchase. And how do I … Continue reading →

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Where to Meet at FCO?

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Ron in Rome

One question that always comes up on travel boards is, “We are arriving ahead of other people in our party and would like to know where would be the best place to meet at FCO?“ Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (FCO) … Continue reading →

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Discount Passes, Cards, & Tickets in Rome

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Ron in Rome

In a previous post we discussed the most popular “discount” card for sightseeing in Rome, the Roma Pass. Let’s look at what other options are available to you. Perhaps the greatest advantage of buying a “pass” is to save some … 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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The Train Station at the Rome Airport (FCO)

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Ron in Rome

(UPDATED January 2012) I’ve replied to many questions regarding the Train Station at the Leonardo Da Vinci Airport, also known as Fiumicino (FCO). The FCO Airport train station is easy to find and very convenient for arriving and departing passengers. … Continue reading →

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Low Cost Airlines in Europe

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Ron in Rome

One of the best things about living and traveling in Europe is how easy – and inexpensive – it is to fly from country to country. Often fares are advertised for €1! While flying is inexpensive, it’s not THAT inexpensive! … 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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Getting to Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (FCO) Early in the Morning

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Ron in Rome

On many travel sites, this seems to be one of the most frequently asked questions. Many travelers ask the question differently. Most often it’s phrased as, “I have an early morning flight from FCO and would like to know the … Continue reading →

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Riding the Trains in Italy

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Ron in Rome

In separate postings, we’ve discussed purchasing a train ticket online – and also using the kiosks to buy train tickets, so let’s talk about riding trains in Italy! Here, train travel is much less expensive than in other parts of … Continue reading →

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Buying a Train Ticket

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Ron in Rome

This post has been updated in a couple of articles later in the blog – see notes below for more info and links to the updated postings. Some of this info is still pertinent in smaller stations, with older kiosks. … Continue reading →

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Cruising? Come to Rome for the Day!

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Ron in Rome

Many folks contact me regarding how to get from the Cruise port, Civitavecchia, into Rome for the day and back before their ship departs. There are quite a few options for a one-day excursion to Rome. The biggest challenge is … Continue reading →

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Arriving by Train – Roma Termini

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Ron in Rome

Roma Termini! The name brings different images to everyone who hears it. For locals, it’s a busy connection point for the two metro lines, multiple bus routes, and Airport, Regional, National and International trains. For tourists arriving in Rome for … Continue reading →

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