We are trying to decide on what to do our last day before departing on a 8:00pm flight. Ostia Antica seems like a good choice because of its proximity to the airport. What are my choices of transportation from OA to FCO? On a side note, is their a place to store carry -on luggage when visiting the ruins?
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
7737 posts
I think you're going to find that it's a surprising hassle to do what you're asking. I suggest staying in Rome your last day, and do Ostia as a daytrip some earlier day. Then you don't have to worry about luggage, calling a cab, etc. Happy travels.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23296 posts
They are relatively close. A taxi would be your best option. I do not know of any luggage storage on site.
Posted by
Catadupa Alamere, CA
515 posts
When I visited OA I was staying at the Airport Hilton for an early next day departure. I had the Hilton desk call a cab for me. It's about 10-15 minutes to OA. I did not speak enough Italian to deal with calling the dispatchers, so I when I was finished at OA I called the Hilton and they called a cab for me; he arrived in less than 15 minutes. I see two problems. What do you do with your luggage at OA? The ticket booth is tiny and I saw nothing in the cafeteria for luggage storage, but I wasn't looking for any. Even if you could store your luggage, how would you call a cab (assuming no fluency in Italian)? I suppose that you could ask one of the close-by restaurants to call you one, maybe even to store your luggage after eating there, but that would be for me too much of a risk.
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
7737 posts
Even if you could store your luggage at the cafeteria, you'd have to haul it all the way there, as the cafeteria is way past the front gate.
Posted by
OP
portland, oregon, USA
148 posts
I was checking out google maps when I noticed how close OA was to the airport, but I do not want a hassle or run into any problems trying to get to the airport. I will rethink our plans.
Thanks Cheri