For transportation in Florence, as Florence is very popular with tourists, there are many transportation options. The options suit all styles and budgets. On your Florence tours, you will be able to exercise a lot of choice in transportation in Florence. The varied options are:
The Volainubus shuttle bus operates from the Aeroporto Amerigo Vespucci to downtown Florence and the Sita or Ataf Fly by Bus to the Santa Maria Novella (SMN) station
There are taxis available outside the Pisa International airport round the clock. The Pisa Taxi Cooperative operates these taxis and the drives must put on the meter. There is also a bus service to Pisa city
In Pisa in the Florence Metropolitan Area, the railway station is some 40 meters from the Pisa International Airport terminal with a covered walkway. You can check in for a flight departing from this airport in Florence city itself, at the Santa Maria Novella (SMN) railway station. There are at least ten trains daily between Pisa and Florence SMN station so transportation in Florence is quite convenient .
In local city buses in Florence, there is the Ataf and Li-Nea. At the ATAF booth at Piazza Stazione, tickets and bus passes can be bought and you can get bus time tables too. These tickets can also be bought from shops, tobacconists, with the orange sticker of ATAF and the large black T. Do not forget to get your ticket machine stamped on board the bus. Late in the nights, tickets are available from the bus driver
Florence is served by two taxi companies, the Taxi Socota and the Taxi Radio. You usually get them at a taxi rank or have to ring up for one
You can rent any make of car including the best limousines and sports cars from Hertz, Avis and many other operators. As well as motorcycles and motor scooters like Hondas, Vespas and Cagivas. Transportation in Florence can be a distinct pleasure. Please keep your passport, driving license and credit card handy. These are usually rented by the hour or five hours and there are separate rates for weekdays and the weekend. Bicycles too are available for a day or week
For travel to nearby Tuscany, while the trains are very convenient, the SITA buses take you to many destinations. The cost is comparable with train ticket costs and they are great for getting to the center of the town as in the case of Siena, where the train station is outside the town
Florence is a small place with cobbled stones, lovely sights and beautiful people. So walking is recommended. However, as the sidewalks are narrow, keep an eye out for cars and motor scooters (motorini) every time you step on the street.
Do have fun on your next Florence travel. Ciao.
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