ACTV public transport buses connect Venice Marco Polo Airport to Piazzale Roma, the square at the entrance of the lagoon, as well as various points throughout mainland Venice.
To reach Venice from Venice Marco Polo Airport, take the Route 5-AeroBus, a 20-minute ride to Piazzale Roma. The Route 5-AeroBus departs from the bus lane located just outside the airport's arrivals exit. Timetable: Route 5-AeroBus.
To reach Mestre from Venice Marco Polo airport, take the Route 15 or or Route 45 bus. These bus routes depart from the bus lane located just outside the airport's arrivals exit, adjacent to the AeroBus bus stop. Timetable: Route 15 and Route 45.
While walking is the best option to explore the city, there are a few options you should consider for longer distances:
— within the city of Venice and the islands of the lagoon: waterbuses (vaporetti)
— to the mainland: buses or trains
Venice's waterbuses and buses are managed by ACTV.