North America
When traveling across North America there are several options,
intelligent options and those that could potentially be perilous.
By air
Due to the fact that most populated areas are so widely spaced, the
majority of long-range travel is by air, including an extensive network of major hubs and smaller regional
airports. These smaller regions are usually supplemented with car rental services to cover local travel.
By bus
There is an abundance of long range bus service across most of the US
and Canada, but travel times are excessively long. These bus trips tend to be as much as four or five times longer
than traveling in a family or personal type vehicle. Most bus services are useful only for traveling within
condensed populated areas or along major commuter roads but then you are limited to only business hours.
By car
For the most part, travel in Canada, the United States, and Mexico is
typically by personal vehicle. Pretty much all the highways in Canada and the United States are well maintained,
with amenities such as fuel, food, and accommodation ranging from adequate to lavish. Should you experience an
emergency or an event where your safety is threatened, you will be able to dial 911 from a compatible cell (mobile)
phone on virtually any major highway and reach an operator at any time. Even though vehicle and medical insurance
is widely available in Canada and the U.S. the wise traveller will confirm with their insurer. Canada and U.S.
insurance coverage may sometimes be limited or not honoured. Again, the wise traveller will confirm with their
insurer.
There are numerous agencies offering car rental at almost every airport. Usually a major credit
card and proof of liability insurance will be compulsory. Some agencies offer short term insurance and additional
coverage so it’s worth investigating as part of your initial planning.
By train
Although the train network once held much of the continent together,
it remains useful for local travel in many metro areas. Intercity train travel now ranges from moderately
convenient in the Northeast Corridor, to manageable in California and parts of south eastern Canada, to sparse in
other parts of the continent. If it’s your preference to travel by rail, it's still possible, but it offers neither
speed nor convenience.
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