| The seasoned tourist knows that the best way | | | | Termini, which is the hub of the system's two |
| to get around Rome is on foot. However, for | | | | lines, A and B. Line A crosses the city from |
| those looking for a bit more information than | | | | east to west and includes stops at many |
| Walk, this guide to Getting Around Rome is | | | | tourist destinations, such as the Vatican, |
| can help. | | | | Piazza di Spagna, Piazza Barberini and Piazza |
| | | | del Popolo. Line B traverses Rome from |
| Arriving in Rome. Visitors will most likely | | | | northeast to southwest, with stops at the |
| arrive by plane into Rome's Lenoardo da Vinci | | | | Coloseum, Circo Massimo, and St. Paul's |
| Airport, also known as Fiumicino, after a | | | | Basilica. The B train also stops at Rome's |
| nearby city. Situated about 25 kilometers | | | | three main railroad stations, Stazione |
| outside of Rome, the best bet for getting | | | | Tiburtina, Stazione Termini and Stazione |
| into the city is the train. The airport | | | | Ostiense. Remember the following stops and |
| train station operates a line to Rome's | | | | you should have most of your time in Rome |
| Central Station (Roma Termini) daily between | | | | covered: On Line A, Spagna for the Spanish |
| 6:30 am and 11:00 pm. The ride takes | | | | Steps, Musei Vaticani for Vatican City and |
| approximately half an hour. Tickets cost 11 | | | | Ottaviano for St. Peter's Basilica; on Line |
| euro and are available from one of the | | | | B, the Colosseo is closest to the Colosseum. |
| machines in the station. Keep in mind that | | | | |
| the train really is the most efficient read: | | | | Rome's Metro trains run approximately every |
| no traffic jams and least expensive option | | | | ten minutes, from 5:30am until 11:30pm (and |
| for getting into Rome. If your flight | | | | until 12:30am on Saturdays). Tickets for the |
| arrives, however, between 11:00 pm and 6:30 | | | | Metro can be purchased from vending machines |
| am, you will probably want to take a cab, | | | | at the metro stops. A one-way ticket costs |
| rather than wait around. Expect to pay at | | | | 1.00 euro. You can also purchase a daily |
| least 50 euro. | | | | ticket, which is good for unlimited travel by |
| | | | metro or bus, for 4.00 euro, or a weekly for |
| Getting Around in Rome. Once you have settled | | | | 16.00. |
| into your guest accommodations in Rome, you | | | | |
| will find that the quickest and easiest way | | | | If you get fed up with trying to figure out |
| to get around the city besides walking, that | | | | Rome's somewhat notoriously complicated |
| is public transportation. Please keep in | | | | public transportation system, then your best |
| mind that while the Metro and bus systems are | | | | bet really is to walk! The historic center |
| quiet safe, it is still important that you | | | | of Rome is quite small and very walkable. |
| stay alert for pickpockets. Carry your | | | | And along the way you are certain to bump |
| valuables in a secure money belt. | | | | into one of Rome's famous gelato stands or |
| | | | pizza stores, making the effort all the more |
| The central station for Rome's Metro is the | | | | worthwhile. |