It is best to book your tickets for U.S. domestic flights while you
are still in your home country. Be aware that if your final
destination is a medium- to small-sized city, your final leg of
travel may be in a small, propeller-driven "commuter" plane, rather
than a jet airliner.
Train travel in the United States is relatively expensive, compared
to train travel in other countries, and is not very extensive.
Amtrak is the national rail line, privately owned and operated but
publicly subsidized. Although there are other small rail lines, they
generally travel only in local areas. Amtrak travels across the
continent, but its service is most extensive on the East Coast.
Train stations are rarely located near airports in most cities, and
public transportation between the train station and the airport may
be limited. Be certain to check these details carefully before
choosing to continue your journey by train.
Travel by bus is often the least expensive way to travel in the
United States and service is extensive, though frequency of services
will vary. As with train stations, bus stations are rarely located
near airports, and public transportation may be limited between the
airport and the bus station. Again, check into this carefully before
choosing to continue your journey by bus.
There are certain requirements and restrictions connected with
renting a car. It also is probably the most expensive, but the most
flexible, way of traveling in the United States. Many car rental
agencies are international and may have branches in your country as
well. Rental arrangements can be made from abroad through car rental
companies or travel agents or on the Internet. Keep in mind that
there are often age restrictions and credit card requirements when
renting a car. You may be asked to show an international driver's
license instead of, or in addition to, your home country license.
Also consider that one-way rentals, whereby you pick up the car in
one city and return it in a different city, can add significant
costs to standard rental charges. If you plan to rent a car to
travel from your U.S. entry point to your college or university, a
one-way rental may be required. |
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