 | North America Transportation | Tips 1 - 10 of 111 |  | Popular Transportation | Miscellaneous Transportation Tips | All Tips (111) Bendy bus is best the same ticket can be used for the subway both take you practicly anywere Also car or bike Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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train/rent car......hitchhiking isn't what it used to be, the world isn't what it used to be, but don't ignore the possibility of hitching rides...there is no better way to really get to know Americans Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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Flying into major airports in Canada and the U.S. can be difficult if you do not prepare for some delays especially today in the aftermath of September 11th. Be sure to leave plenty of time after you first arrive before you schedule the next leg(s) of your trip. Public transportation is very uneven and automobile travel is the major way of getting around. Many U.S. airports are under almost constant expansion plans such as New York's Kennedy (JFK) and New Jersey's Newark (EWR), as well as Los Angeles, California (LAX). I would like to say that trains are the best bet for getting around, however, if you are used to Britrail and Eurorail, you will find that the US and Canada versions are crude by comparison. AM Trak along the Northeast corridor from Boston to Washington is good, as is the West Coast variety in both the US and Canada, however connections from the train to busses and other rail connections is spotty at best and not well coordinated, especially in comparison to Europe. I enjoy train travel too, but if you decide to fly or take a train to your destination area, you would be well advised to rent a car for travel around areas outside of cities. If you are going to be in a city for your entire trip, forget the car and take plane, train or other public transportation. Even the subway (underground) systems are more complicated than say London or Paris, but you can get familiar with them in a day or two. One of the exceptions to this is the subway systewms in Washington (The Metro) and in San Francisco (BART) they are really easy to use, comfortable and clean. New Tork's subway system is better than it had been 10 years ago and I actually enjoy it now, as it is almost completely grafetti-free. Theme: Car/Motor Home
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I've traveled all over North America. I've used the bus, train, auto, motorhome, camper, private plane, and jet. If you want to get their quickest, of course, you should fly. But land transportation gives you more chance to see the country. Private vehicle travel gives you the most flexibility. Train and bus travel allows you to sightsee without having to do the driving. Most of the time, I fly to my destination. When I get there, I rent a car and do my local traveling.When I visit relatives, they are more than happy to loan me something to drive. On one trip, I flew to visit my parents. I borrowed my Mom's car and spent a week in Chicago. On another trip I drove my Mom's car to Connecticut. My neice drove me to New York to visit friends. It pays to be in good with your relatives! Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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