Use Rome's public transportation system to travel around the city to various famous sites using the bus and subway system.

Majority of international travelers will arrive to Fiumicino (FCO) airport. Trying to find the Leonardo Express train to Roma Termini from Fiumicino can be a little confusing your first time. After leaving the baggage claim start looking for the train signs to lead you towards the airport train station. Follow the train signs leading you out of your terminal to walk over a bridge exiting the airport. It's a little walk depending on your terminal. Go to the Trenitalia ticketing office or Trenitalia kiosk and purchase your ticket for the Leonardo Express. If you are connecting to another city from Roma Termini you can also purchase that ticket at this time as well. After purchasing the ticket, validate the ticket, and enter the train area. Make sure to get on the correct train that says "Leonardo Express". It's about a 30 minute non-stop ride to Roma Termini.

Stazione Roma Termini is where the Metropolitana subway lines, Leonardo Express train and majority of the Rome bus system merge. Local connections throughout Rome can be made here and connections to other parts of Italy serviced by Trenitalia high speed and local trains.

There are several ticket options for the Metrebus bus and Metropolitana subway system in Rome depending on the length of your stay in a range from 24, 48, and 72 hours to 7 days or more. The time starts immediately after ticket validation. Tickets are valid on the bus and subway system.

The Metropolitana subway system connects you to many famous locations in Rome including Circo Massimo, Colosseo, Piazza di Spagna and Fontana di Trevi. There may be a short walk to the sites from the Metro stop but it's not far.