Transportation in the United States is a highly developed system, represented by road, water, air, railways, and pipelines.
Major modes of transportation in the United States
- Urban public transport: depending on the city, there are buses in the country (travel on city buses must be paid for by the driver, and since it is not customary to ask for change, it is worth going on a trip with a supply of small items), trolleybuses, subways (Chicago, New York), high-speed ground (San Diego, Denver) and cable cars (San Francisco). You will see the schedule for each type of transport at the stops (the exact time of arrival of the transport is indicated). Buses that can travel between American cities and states are widespread in the country - they are equipped with air conditioning, reclining seats and toilets.
- Air transport: You can use an airplane to quickly and conveniently cover medium and long distances.
- Rail transport: Traveling around the country by rail is not very popular as the cost of tickets is comparable to airfare and the journey will take longer. But trains are convenient to use on separate directions.
Taxi
Since it is taxis that often dominate the streets of American cities, you can catch a car by raising your hand. As a rule, you need to get into a taxi in the back seat. Outside urban or sparsely populated areas, it is advisable to order a taxi by phone (the dispatcher will tell you the approximate cost of the trip, after you inform where you are and where you need to get).
You can pay for taxi services in cash or by credit card (Visa, American Express, MasterCard). It should be noted that in different taxis the rates are set either per minute or per kilometer. Do not forget about additional fees - for transporting animals, luggage, overnight travel …
Car rent
Moving by car, you will be able to visit historical places, parks, on the ocean coast. To rent a car in the states, you need to have a passport with a valid visa, an international driver's license, and a credit card. Important: you can be fined, and in some cases, your license taken away if you drive without wearing a seatbelt or speeding, do not let pedestrians who entered a controlled pedestrian, keep open bottles of alcohol in the car, etc.
Traveling around the United States, you can use trains, planes, buses, ferries, cars …
