In Rome, the Pantheon is well-connected by public transportation, especially if you don’t mind taking the bus. There are several bus stops near the monument and bus lines connect here from all over the city. The actual Pantheon is in a pedestrianized area, but the buses can take you within a few minutes’ walk.
The most convenient bus stop to get to the Pantheon is Largo di Torre Argentina. The bus stops between the archeological area of Torre Argentina, and Feltrinelli, a large bookstore that you really can’t miss. The bus stop is located just a few blocks away, about a 5-minute walk. Buses that stop at Largo di Torre Argentina include:
Line 30: This bus connects the area with other parts of Rome, including the Vatican and Ostiense. It is an express bus, so it tends to be faster than other lines.
Line 40: Provides a direct link between the Vatican and Termini Station, stopping near the Pantheon along the way.
Line 62: This bus travels through central Rome, including stops near major tourist attractions.
Line 64: Well used by visitors, Bus 64 covers many central attractions, ending at Termini Station. However, it is also notorious for pickpockets so stay highly alert and be sure that your valuables are inaccessible.
Line 81: Connects Vatican Museums with central areas like Pantheon, plus the Colosseum and Circo Massimo.
Line 492: Runs a comprehensive route through Rome, including areas further outside of the center like Tiburtina, which sits beyond Termini station.
From Largo di Torre Argentina it is an easy walk to the Pantheon, which is just 400 m (less than a ¼ mile, or about a 5-minute walk) away. Once getting off the bus, walk down either Via dei Cestari or Via di Torre Argentina – the small roads on either side of the book store. The same bus stop is also close to other sites like Campo de’ Fiori and Piazza Navona, and even Trastevere, all of which are within walking distance.
Other nearby bus stops include “Rinascimento” and “Senato.” These stops are within about a 10 minutes’ walk from the monument. There are multiple transportation apps that can estimate routes, but Google Maps is truly one of the most accurate and easy to use.
You can also take the tram (8) or the metro (although the nearest metro stations, like Spagna or Barberini on Line A, are a bit further away) and then walk or catch one of the buses above.
Remember: Bus tickets should be purchased before boarding and then validated at the machines on the bus. Some buses are equipped with instant payment systems at the machines but these sometimes fail and riders will be liable for a fine even if they attempted to purchase tickets.
Bus tickets in Rome cost 1.50 and are valid for 100 minutes, meaning you can reboard another bus and/or make unlimited transfers during that time. Here is a helpful guide to buying bus tickets in Rome.
Ready to go? Be sure to pre-book your Pantheon tickets to avoid the lines and have more time to enjoy the area. You can find these at the official site, or if those are sold out, use the widget below.