Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Validate your ticket by sticking it in the Metro turnstile (magnetic-strip-side up, arrow-
side first) or in the machine when you board the bus (magnetic-strip-side down, arrow-side
first)—watch othersandimitate. It'llreturnyourticket withyourexpiration timeprinted.To
get through a Metro turnstile with a transit pass or Roma Pass, use it just like a ticket (on
buses, however, you need to validate your pass only if that's your first time using it).
By Metro
The Roman subway system (Metropolitana, or “Metro”) is simple, with two clean, cheap,
fast lines—A and B—that intersect at Termini Station. The Metro runs from 5:30 to 23:30
(Fri-Sat until 1:30 in the morning). The subway's first and last compartments are generally
the least crowded (and the least likely to harbor pickpockets).
You'll notice lots of big holes in the city as a new line is built. Line C, from the Colos-
seumtoLargoArgentina, willlikely bedonein2020.Because ofthisconstruction, youmay
find the system closed at 21:00 on some nights.
WhilemuchofRomeisnotservedbyitsskimpysubway,thefollowingstopsarehelpful:
Termini
(intersectionoflinesAandB):TerminiStation,shuttletraintoairport,National
Museum of Rome, and recommended hotels
Repubblica
(line A): Baths of Diocletian, Via Nazionale, and recommended hotels
Barberini
(line A): Capuchin Crypt, Trevi Fountain, and Villa Borghese
Spagna
(line A): Spanish Steps and classy shopping area
Flaminio
(line A): Piazza del Popolo, start of recommended “Dolce Vita Stroll” down
Via del Corso
Ottaviano
(line A): St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museum, and recommended hotels
Tiburtina
(line B): Tiburtina train and bus station
Colosseo
(line B): Colosseum, Roman Forum, bike rental, and recommended hotels
