Transportation from Marco Polo

Water taxi from VCE is about 130 euros

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You can take a bus from the airport to the Piazzale Roma, and then, if necessary, a vaporetto to the vicinity of your hotel.

We were just in Venice in May. We used the Alilaguna, the water transportation to/ from the airport. Machines sell tickets, about 15 euros each. Directions to the dock are clearly marked throughout the airport. The airport will probably be empty so you should get thru Passport Control quickly. Check with your hotel for the color- coded Alilaguana line you'll need, and also for your hotel's stop and directions from the stop to your hotel.
The vaporetto do not go to the airport.
Water taxis will run around $150 euros.
Land taxis and land buses would only take you Piazza Roma, where you would need to purchase vaporetto tickets.
All these maps are readily available on line.
Venice is very safe at night.
Light luggage is highly recommended .
Have a wonderful trip!

You could just take the Alilaguna boat from the airport. There will likely be a line for it at the airport but it moves fast. Two caveats: Hopefully you'll be good RS travelers and have small suitcases - the boat can be crowded and there are steps. Also, be prepared for wakes as you head to town - we were jet lagged and the wave action + fumes made me a little green til we got a spot outside. On the other hand, best way ever to see Venice up close for the first time.

What's the best transportation option from Venice to our hotel.

The hotel website does not have 'how to get here' info?

Will the hotel be open for late check -in?

Transport options are driven by the location of your hotel. Where are you staying?

hey hey rebecca
you have received much info about airport to hotel. this subject comes up so often, in the search area type in transportation at VCE to city center (piazzale roma). i seriously would change your flight going to venice (night before tour???) jet lag is REAL, so many airline cancellations/deleting that route, not enough crew/pilots/planes, it's all over the news about airline issues/complaints, late night arrival, do you know where you are going pulling/pushing across uneven cobblestones, steps/stairs/bridges, walking in the dark and does hotel allow late check in and at what cost, hopefully by 10pm. check out is usually 10-11am, have hotel hold luggage while you have a short time to explore before meeting with tour.
we have taken private water taxis 4 times, worth every euro. they get as close to your place as can. we just put money in our "cookie jar" until trip or counted into our spending money without looking back and not stressing. good luck
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Thank you for the replies. Looks like there are lots of options to explore--appreciate the heads-up about the wave action and fumes on the Alilaguna while jet lagged :}, then the vaporetto to the hotel. That looks like the way to go. Another traveler said dinner everywhere starts at 7 and we must have reservations. Dinner stops at 12:00? I'll check out the forum for more information. Thanks again!

dinner everywhere starts at 7

I am afraid only tourists eat so early, but there is nothing wrong with that: If you are staying on the islands all restaurants cater to tourists to survive and you can still find good, locally owned restaurants even in the historic center.

Dinner stops at 12:00?

More or less Midnight is the time the kitchen close in restaurants in northern Italy, but they won't force you to run away Cinderella-style. There are alternatives to proper sit-down restaurants.