Transportation in the US
Bus
Bus travel is a popular and inexpensive way to travel in the United States. The major bus companies can help you connect to local bus transportation to reach even remote towns. Greyhound Bus Company is the major bus company in the U.S.
Train
Amtrak, the national railroad (railway), offers a rail pass similar to Europe's Inter-rail pass. The USA RailPass is valid for either 15 or 30 days. The nationwide pass costs $260 for 15 days and $ 350 for 30 days. Amtrak has divided the country into sections for regional travel. A pass for travel in the Eastern Region is $190 for 15 days and $250 for 30 days. A pass for travel in the Northeast Region is $165 for 15 days and $205 for 30 days. A pass for the Western Region is $180 for 15 days for $230 for 30 days.
Car
You must have a valid drivers license from your home country to drive in the U.S... along with an International Drivers License, available in your home country from motoring organizations. To rent a car, most companies require that you be at least 21 years of age and have at least one major credit card.
Hitchhiking
This is not recommended. It is illegal to hitchhike on any interstate highways and on any other type of heavily traveled road, but is permitted on smaller roads. If you do hitchhike, never do so alone. Beware of drivers with drugs or alcohol in the car, as it is an offense to have these items in a car in most states (you are just as liable for punishment as the driver if you are stopped by a police officer).
Final Thoughts
PII would like to thank you for choosing us as your sponsor for Work and Travel or your Internship Program in the United States. We hope your experience is an enjoyable and productive one. We are here to help you in any way we can along the way. Enjoy and have the time of your life!!!!