|
Once you reach your U.S. port of entry, you
may have to travel by other means to your final destination.
A travel agent can also help you make those arrangements.
> Connecting
Flights
> Trains
> Buses
> Renting
a Car
Connecting Flights
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.
Back to the top
Trains
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.
Back to the top
Buses
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.
Back to the top
Renting a Car
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.
Back to the top
|
