🚇 Navigating Rome: A Guide to Public Transportation

🧭 Introduction: Stress-Free Ways to Get Around Rome

Rome is a walkable city—but when your feet give out, the city’s public transportation system is there to help. Whether you’re hopping on the metro, riding a bus, or using a tram, this guide covers everything you need to navigate Rome like a pro.

🚆 Rome’s Public Transportation Options

🟦 Metro (Subway)

• Lines A, B, and C (Line C is still expanding)
• Runs from 5:30 AM – 11:30 PM, later on weekends
• Tickets cost €1.50 (valid for 100 minutes)

📍 Best for fast travel across long distances
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🟩 Buses & Trams

• Widely used, especially in areas not served by the metro
• Same €1.50 ticket covers buses, trams, and metro
• Bus 64 is infamous—be cautious of pickpockets

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🚕 Taxis, Uber & Ride Apps

• Official taxis are white with a meter
• Uber is available but more expensive than local taxis
• Free Now and It Taxi apps work well in Rome

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🎟️ Ticket Types & Where to Buy Them

• BIT: Single-use (€1.50)
• Roma 24/48/72 Passes: Unlimited travel for 1, 2, or 3 days
• Roma Pass: Includes transportation + discounts to museums

🧾 Buy from:

• Tabacchi shops (tobacco stores)
• Metro stations
• Newsstands

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✈️ Getting From the Airport to the City

• Fiumicino (FCO):
  • Leonardo Express (nonstop to Termini, €14)
  • Shuttle bus (€6–€8)
  • Taxi flat rate (€50)
• Ciampino (CIA):
  • Bus to Termini or direct airport transfer
  • Taxi flat rate (€31)

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🗺️ Rome Travel Tips for Smooth Transit

• Validate tickets—machines are near station entrances or on buses
• Hold on tight—trams and buses can be brutal with the brakes 😅
• Download offline Google Maps or the Moovit app for real-time routes

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🔗 Related Posts to Link:

• [Best Neighborhoods to Stay in Rome for Different Travelers]
• [Rome on a Budget: How to Save on Transportation]
• [48 Hours in Rome: A Weekend Itinerary]

🏁 Wrap-Up: Rome is Yours to Explore

With a metro pass in your pocket and a little planning, getting around Rome is easy, efficient, and even fun. Skip the stress—Rome’s transport is part of the experience.