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You want to discover this BIG country, but don't know from where to start your
planning? Here's the answer to manage the transportation worries :
Air Travel
The most practical way of covering large distances between different sites in the
USA, air travel is fast, convenient, and by far the most economical mean of transportation.
If New York to Los Angeles (LA) (distance: 4000 miles) is what you have planned,
an airline ticket will cost you under $400. If you are lucky to get hold of
some promotional campaigns, the rate can come to as low as $300. It takes 5
hours to complete the trip. Train fare between the same cities will cost about $350
to $500, 3-4 days of travel time and limited sleeping accommodations. Transcontinental
bus charges about $225 and takes at least 3 days of nonstop travel to reach
the destination. Driving for 5 days is another option but is most likely going to
leave you fatigued, not to talk about lodging and gasoline prices that will be considerably
higher than the airfare.
Trains
Not as popular in US as they are in several other countries. People like to take
trains only for short or medium distance travel in certain areas. Commuter trains
in many major cities are an acceptable choice as they are fast and reliable. Only
the East Coast corridor, from Washington DC to Boston through Philadelphia and New
York City is worth trying due to availability of high speed Metroliner. In other
parts of the country, train services are few and far between.
Buses
An economical option for urban or suburban transit, these have limited service in
rural areas. If you don't mind discomfort of ling rides and are willing to sit
with limited space to move your legs, The Greyhound Bus line has inter-city and
transcontinental bus service.
Cars
An absolute necessity in many parts of country where public transportation is non-efficient
and inadequate. Wherever you travel, you'll need a conveyance for your local
commute. The public transportation system can link you to the major shopping centres
and entertainment facilities but touring, sightseeing, and shopping can become a
torture without a vehicle at your disposal. Hitchhiking is illegal in almost all
the states.
Car rental in USA
offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy more of what this expansive continent has
to offer. Visit America Car Rental
to book your car rental in USA.
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