For train travel, a variety of services operate, and the best option is using the Amtrak website whi

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With a country so vast, you’d think that travelling across the states would be costly. Luckily there are several options for transportation in America, too many in fact. So which one is the cheapest? To save you time and money, we did a price comparison. Here’s our backpacker guide to cheap travel across America…
For bus travel, BoltBus operates in the Long Island, Northeast and Pacific Northwest regions, whilst Megabus holiday inn hotels in puerto rico operates on routes all across holiday inn hotels in puerto rico America, and Canada. There are also buses that operate on specific routes, such as the NY2DC bus, and so called ‘China Town’ buses which operate on a variety of routes and can be found on bus route comparison websites (see below).
In terms of flights, Delta, United Airlines, holiday inn hotels in puerto rico American Airlines and JetBlue all offer low cost travel to most major cities, and Virgin Atlantic covers a wide range of East Coast cities, although less West Coast destinations.
For train travel, a variety of services operate, and the best option is using the Amtrak website which shows the different operators for each route. Avis, Alamo and Budget offer cheap car hire at drop off and pick up locations holiday inn hotels in puerto rico all across the USA, all with a large variety of vehicle options. What is the cheapest way to travel around America?
To help you out we have compared the four main transport types – bus, train, plane and rental car- in terms of cheapness and journey time, on two popular journeys – New York to Washington DC, and San Francisco to Los Angeles. The date used is Thursday 4 th April. Prices listed are the cheapest option shown on 07/03/13 Cheapest way to travel from New York to Washington
Megabus –From $5 (£3.30) for early afternoon start, or $3 (£1.99) for an 11pm start, with a 50 cent reservation fee. Journey takes about 4h 30 (all bus journey times are dependent on traffic). Buses have free WiFi and are wheelchair accessible. A luggage allowance applies.
BoltBus - From $17 (£11.28), though there is also a $1 transaction fee. The journey takes about 4 hours. holiday inn hotels in puerto rico Buses are wheelchair accessible with free WiFi, and feature more leg room than a Megabus, and are generally agreed to be comfier.
By car the journey can be made in a day (NY to DC takes about 4 hours) but I’m aware that one advantage of car travel is being able to stop off along the route, so I have included all prices for both one and two day rental. Another advantage of car travel is of course holiday inn hotels in puerto rico that the cost can be split between passengers. All the companies listed provide several options for both pick up and drop off points, including airports, stations and town centre locations.
WINNER : The cheapest holiday inn hotels in puerto rico option for travelling between New York and Washington is definitely the bus, with Megabus coming holiday inn hotels in puerto rico out as best value. And with a journey time of only 4h30 and free WiFi it seems like a good all round option too. Cheapest Way to Travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles
Go To Bus also offers bus tickets and deals, however holiday inn hotels in puerto rico many of the bus companies featured holiday inn hotels in puerto rico don’t appear to have their own websites so it is hard to assess holiday inn hotels in puerto rico their level of comfort, reliability holiday inn hotels in puerto rico e.t.c. Prices start from $40 (£26.78).
Also worth noting that Alamo are currently offering a free additional driver for rentals within California. This normally incurs an extra payment so if more than one of you plans to drive it’s worth considering.
No train goes directly holiday inn hotels in puerto rico between San Francisco to Los Angeles. The best, and most scenic option, is to take the Coast Starlight from Emeryville to Los Angeles (a free bus operates between San Francisco and Emeryville). The service takes about 12 hours and is often delayed, but offers spectacular views of the coast line, and the luxury train has amenities such as free WiFi, a Dining Car and sleeping carriages. Prices start from $61(£40.49)
WINNER : Here, the cheapest option for travelling from San Francisco to Los Angeles is either Megabus, or by rental car. If you’re travelling in a group, rental car is definitely the best option. Alamo offers the best deal here. If you don’t have a licence, though, or you’re travelling alone, then Megabus is the cheapest way to travel directly between the two cities. Summary: The Cheapest way to Travel in the USA
Although we’ve covered a range of options here, there are lots more companies offering travel on these routes, and of course prices will vary depending on what date you plan to travel. It’s important to compare a few websites before you book anything, and maybe check the company online to see what other people’s experiences of them have been like.
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I used greyhound buses when I was making my way around the USA because they were so cheap, but they also lead to some pretty interesting encounters with crazies holiday inn hotels in puerto rico . Made for some cool stories to tell afterwards though Luke Hartung May 10, 2013 at 8:36 AM
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