Overview: This article will go over transportation in different parts of the US.
Lyft Uber bike lightrail mta amtrak trains
No need to visit the mid west or south where public transportation is worse
Amtrak Trains
Travels up and down the East Coast though not as far as Florida
Does go to Canada
Does traverse the US for really expensive with connections
Local Train Systems & Light Rails
the L (above ground)
Subways & Metro (underground )
Trolleys & Trams (street cars)
MTA (New York, Connecticut, New Jersey)
Car Required Areas
Any area outside of a US city is likely going to require a car
Car Share
Ride share apps
Lyft
Uber
Turo/Zipcar (may have to be US citizen)
Car Rentals
Recommended companies:
Enterprise
Great insurance
Able to drive a car across the US and drop off in a different location
Avis
Able to drive a car across the US and drop off in a different location
Greyhound Bus
The Most Bike and Scooter Friendly Cities
San Francisco |
Minneapolis |
Portland |
Seattle |
Washington, D.C. |
Chicago |
New York |
Fort Collins |
Boston Pop. 680,000 |
Boulder Pop. 110,000 |
Philadelphia Pop. 1.6 million |
Austin Pop. 970,000 |
Tucson Pop. 540,000 |
Denver Pop. 720,000 |
Madison Pop. 270,000 |
Eugene Pop. 180,000 |
Sacramento Pop. 520,000 |
U.S. Cities with the most Walkability
San Francisco Pop. 810,000 |
Washington, D.C. Pop. 670,000 |
Seattle Pop. 740,000 |
Chicago Pop. 2.7 million |
Boston Pop. 680,000 |
Philadelphia Pop. 1.6 million |
Miami Pop. 440,000 |
Long Beach Pop. 470,000 |