Buses in Chianti
Buongiorno,
First off, I know I am answering this late and it won't be of much help to the writer because they have already been there (done that)
However, it could be interesting for others attempting to cover Tuscany by bus. To start with, some areas in Tuscany are very well covered and you can move from province to province seamlessly, never knowing you traveled across a border.
Unfortunately, one of the most famous areas in all of Tuscany is not included in the above scenario... and that's Chianti.
Buses that leave from Florence do not go through the small towns of Chianti ending up in Siena, you will always be forced to change buses, specifically between Greve and Radda in Chianti, and even then there are very few connecting runs by either bus. This may not be a large problem if you are actually planning on staying in Chianti for at least one night, but if your idea is to go to Siena, have time to visit and then return via Chianti - it is not very convenient.
Alternatives include taking
an organized tour or maybe even a
leisurely bike ride, which will give you the small towns, time to take photos, visit vineyards and see the landscape.
Maybe if you read through this article you will,
especially the getting to Greve, find some few helpful tips about traveling Chianti by Bus. Another article whihc can offer some good pointers is this one:
http://www.chianti.com/moving-around-chianti/tips-getting-around-chianti.html
Buon Viaggio,
Donna Denise