Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Bus #62:
Largo Argentina to St. Peter's Square.
Bus #81:
San Giovanni in Laterano, Largo Argentina, and Piazza Risorgimento (Vatic-
an).
Buses #85 and #87:
Piazza Venezia, Colosseum, San Clemente, and San Giovanni in
Laterano.
Bus#492:
Travelseast-westacrossthecity,connectingTiburtina(trainandbusstations),
Largo Santa Susanna (near Piazza della Repubblica), Piazza Barberini, Piazza Venezia,
Largo Argentina, Piazza Cavour (Castel Sant'Angelo), and Piazza Risorgimento (St. Peter's
Basilica and Vatican).
Bus#714:
TerminiStation,SantaMariaMaggiore,SanGiovanniinLaterano,andTerme
di Caracalla (Baths of Caracalla).
Elettrico
Minibuses:
Two cute
elettrico
minibuses that wind through the narrow streets
of old and interesting neighborhoods are great for transport or simple joyriding.
Elettrico
#116
runsthroughthemedievalcoreofRome:PonteVittorioEmanueleII(near
Castel Sant'Angelo) to Campo de' Fiori, Pantheon, Piazza Barberini, and the southern edge
of the scenic Villa Borghese Gardens.
Elettrico
#117
connects San Giovanni in Laterano, Colosseo, Via dei Serpenti, Trevi
Fountain, Piazza di Spagna, and Piazza del Popolo—and vice versa. Where Via del Corso
hits Piazza del Popolo, a #117 is usually parked and ready to go. Riding it from here to the
end of the line, San Giovanni in Laterano, makes for a fine joyride that leaves you, conveni-
ently, at a great sight.
By Taxi
I use taxis in Rome more often than in other cities. They're reasonable and useful for effi-
cient sightseeing in this big, hot metropolis. Taxis start at €3, then charge about €1.50 per
kilometer (surcharges: €1.50 on Sun, €3.50 for nighttime hours of 22:00-7:00, one regular
suitcase orbagridesfree,tipbyroundinguptothenearest euro).Sample fares:Termini Sta-
tion to Vatican-€10; Termini Station to Colosseum-€6; Colosseum to Trastevere-€7 (or look
up your route at
www.worldtaximeter.com
)
. Three or four companions with more money
than time should taxi almost everywhere.
It's tough to wave down a taxi in Rome, especially at night. Find the nearest taxi stand
by asking a passerby or a clerk in a shop,
“
Dov'è una fermata dei taxi?”
(doh-VEH OO-nah
fehr-MAH-tah DEHee TAHK-see). Some taxi stands are listed on my maps. To save time
and energy, have your hotel or restaurant call a taxi for you; the meter starts when the call is
received(generallyaddingaeuroortwotothebill).Tocallacabonyourown,dial06-4994
or 06-6645. It's routine for Romans to ask the waiter in a restaurant to call a taxi when they
ask for the bill. The waiter will tell you how many minutes you have to enjoy your coffee.
