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First of all, it helps to understand the lay of the land.
Now get yourself to one of the two main gateways to the Amalfi Coast: Sorrento at the western end, or Salerno to the east.
Tip: If you intend to explore the Amalfi Coast by bus (recommended) or by car (not recommended), start in Sorrento. (If you start in Salerno, you'll be on the wrong side of the road for all the spectacular views.)
There are many options for getting to and around the Amalfi Coast, but the most popular via public transportation is to take the Circumvesuviana commuter train from Naples to Sorrento, then an Amalfi Coast bus (or a ferry) from Sorrento.
Another good option is to take an escorted day tour or private guide and driver. It costs more, but you can squeeze in way more sightseeing, plus you don't have to worry about the logistics and keeping track of train and bus schedules.
Planning your time: Budget at least a day for the Amalfi Coast. Simply to drive the coast without getting out (except to change buses in Amalfi) takes at least five hours—that's three hours touring the coast from Sorrento to Salerno, plus another hour on each end to get to and from those gateway towns.
If you do want to pack it all into a single day—and actually stop and get out in a few towns—it might be best to just book a tour that picks you up at your hotel, gives you time in each of the main Amalfi Coast towns, and returns you to your hotel 6–9 hours later:
Otherwise, it makes far more sense to spend at least one night on the coast.
If, however, your schedule doesn't have that much leisure time, might I suggest riding the first leg—from Sorrento to Positano to Amalfi—taking a quick spin around Amalfi town, then catching a ferry either back up the coast to Sorrento or over to Capri.
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This article was written by Reid Bramblett and was last updated in May 2015.
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