Exploring Rome’s Public Transportation
When in Rome, getting around the city is made easy with its extensive public transportation system. From buses to metro and trams, you have options to travel around the beautiful streets of Rome.
Buses
With buses running 24 hours a day on countless routes, you can always find a way to get home, no matter the time. Daytime buses start early in the morning and continue until just before midnight. While nighttime buses serve fewer routes, connecting main neighborhoods to the city center. Rest assured, you’ll always find a way to reach your destination.
Metro/Tram
Rome’s public transportation system includes three metro lines, but it’s easier to think of them as 2.5 lines. Here’s a breakdown of the metro lines:
- Linea A (orange line) connects Anagnina to Battistini. Perfect for reaching popular spots like Tor Vergata Medical University and Vatican City.
- Linea B (blue line) splits into two routes, connecting Laurentina to Rebibbia and Jonio. La Sapienza Medical students will find the Bologna stop convenient.
- Linea C (green line) currently connects San Giovanni to Monte Compatri-Pantano, with some stops still under construction.
Connections between the lines are possible at various stations. You can switch between Linea A and Linea B at Termini Station or Linea A and Linea C at San Giovanni Station. However, there is no direct connection between Linea B and Linea C. La Sapienza students benefit from the “Policlinico” metro stop near the hospital.
The metro operates from early morning until late evening on weekdays, with extended hours on weekends. Trams also offer convenient transportation, running from early morning until midnight on various routes.
