Archeobus and catacombs in Rome, Italy

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Loretta, I'm curious where you heard the negative comments about the Archeobus? We rode it in May and were very pleased. The bus was not crowded and you can hop on and off at several stops; we never had to wait more than a few minutes for the next bus. Other than the fact that they no longer go to the Aquaduct Park it was a very enjoyable experience. Be sure to walk the lower end of the Appian Way (described in RS Rome guidebook).

Thanks for your comments. It is good to know that it doesn't go all the way to the aquaducts as that was one of our reasons for using it. I read negative comments on other sites but they were quite dated which is why I posted the questions. I appreciate your feedback.

When we were in Rome in September last year we tried to take the archeobus to the catacombs but it didn't seem to be running. We ended up just taking a regular bus from the termini station and got dropped off right in front of San Sebastiani. Later we walked up the appian way to a crossroads (a lovely little restaurant is on the corner) and picked up the bus back to Termini. Very simple - no transfers or anything.

We just visited the catacombs of San Sebastiano and walked the Appian Way the first week of June. As outlined in my Rick Steves Rome guidebook we took the Metro to the Colli Abbani stop where we caught bus #660. After 10 minutes the bus stops at Cecilia Mtella. We weren't sure if this was the right place but the bus driver indicated for us to get off so we did! We then walked on original paved Appian Way, very cool! We visited the San Sebatiano catacombs as they were the first we came to and the catacombs close for lunch from 12:00-14:30. Bring a flash light as the catacombs are dark and it's nice to have your own and not rely on the tour guides, It's also chilly down there so bring a jacket if you chill easily. It was a warm day so it felt good to me! Just past San Sebatiano take the pedestrian path mentioned in the guide book. We missed it at first and the road is quite narrow, no shoulder, and dangerous. This took us past a lovely field of wild poppies! It was very pastoral and a really nice break from crowded Rome. When we came to the Quo Vadis Church it was closed and we took the next bus that stopped and had a metro stop at the end of it's line. As long as your at a metro stop you can find your way anywhere. It really was easier than it sounds!