Ira, we just took the SITA bus from Praiano into Salerno Oct. 13, and it stopped about 2 blocks from the train station. An easy walk and no problem, though.

I don't know what your accomodation budget is but if you can afford it consider a few nights at the San Pietro in Positano . It is wonderful .Just outside town driving towards Salerno .They have a courtesy car to take you to town . Views, wonderful service and food .see www.relaischateaux.com/sanpietro

Hi cmenoni

>..we just took the SITA bus from Praiano into Salerno Oct. 13, and it stopped about 2 blocks from the train station.<

Thanks for the correction.

Did you take the bus back?

When we did our trip the buses stopped in the plaza in front of the train station.

Thank you everyone for all your help and information. It really helped me figure out where do go from here. I will consider all your suggestions and let you know what happens. Thanks again !

We spent a week based in Sorrento this past October. It was a great choice for us as we wanted to take the local train to Pompeii one day and the archeological museum in Naples another day. One day was spent boating to & fro Capri, another day with a private driver exploring the Amalfi Coast. For us, Sorrento was the perfect base.
While 7 days may be great for you, I'd take a day off to add to the Rome portion. I love Rome!

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Stayed in both Sorrento and Ravello. Think Positano is too filled with tourists and NOTHING to do but shop in ladies stores. Sorrento has nightlife and is great to walk around. Easy access to Pompeii and Naples via the Circumvesuviana, a little local train running between Naples and Sorrento.

Ravello is far lovelier. More upscale. Nicer views. We stayed at the Villa Maria and are returning to stay there this May for 5 nights.