Fodorites - I need your guidance. <BR>I have conflicting reports. One says take the ES to Florence and backtrack to Siena. <BR>One says take the bus, because of having to change trains, the bus would get there about the same time and the cost is similar. <BR>(Are these nice buses?). What do you think? <BR>How long is the trip? <BR>Thanks so much!! <BR>Char

Topping: Also curious on this Rome-Siena bus route, although I might only be doing the Siena-Rome leg. Regards, Walter <BR>

I've never used a bus to travel between Rome and Siena. Neither a train for that matter! <BR> <BR>Anyway, the travel time by train varies from 2 1/2 to almost 4 hours, depending on departure time. One has necessarily to change trains, either in Florence or in Chiusi. 2 1/2 hour trips are by Chiusi but there are only a few frequencies available. <BR> <BR>The bus travel time is 3 hours. I don't know if there's more than a company that offers the service. One company that offers the service is Sena. As I recall, the departure/arrival point in Rome is at the Tiburtina train station, with immediate train commection from/to Fiumicino. There were 6 or 7 daily frequencies if I'm not mistaken. <BR> <BR>My internet connection is just about completely halted today and I'm not able to connect to the following page in my bookmarks which may have some details, Walter: <BR> <BR>http://www.lazzi.it/senaautolinee/index.htm <BR> <BR>If I were to travel between Siena and Rome on public transportation I would give the bus a shot. The train is somewhat awkward (luggage handling, train station in Siena kind of out of the way, few frequencies for faster travel time, etc.). The bus would provide for some welcome change. <BR> <BR>One late Fodorite that I think used the bus last year was Stephen (jazzdoc) ... one may be able to retrieve his report posts looking for "... back in one piece" or something like that. <BR> <BR>Paulo <BR> <BR> <BR>

Paulo: As always, Thanks! That website gave me a good idea for a change in plans. In March I was planning to do Milan, Verona, Pisa/Lucca, Siena, and Rome with a daytrip to Assisi. But I see one of the bus companies in that group does a daily Siena-Assisi in 2:10, so I think I'll go that route. Thanks Again, Walter <BR>

Hello, regards to Paulo. I've just been watching of late but I am still here. We took the bus from Siena to Rome a year ago and really found it fine. We are particularly fond of the trains, but the bus to/from Siena stops right ouitside of the city wall and is very conveniently located. I am told the bus station is not. The trip took about the same time as the train as I recall, about 3ish hours. I would not hesitate to do it again. The bus was a large tour type, roomy enough, perfectly OK for the short ride. <BR>Stephen

After studying all the time charts, we took the train to Florence and the bus from there to Siena. It was oh so easy, as the bus station in Florence is right behind the train station. It was much faster than taking the bus the whole route. We did not go all the way to the bus station in Siena, but got off at I think their first stop, as it was very near our hotel.

Paulo, Joyce, Walter, <BR>You all are terrific! I so appreciate your input! As our hotel is right outside the city walls of Siena (and I am traveling with two 70 year old moms) -the bus sounds like the perfect solution. The stop must be very near our hotel. Thanks again! <BR>This website is the greatest! Char

Long time, no hear, Stephen. I was wondering if the travelling bug failed to catch you after all <BR>Regards, Paulo <BR>