Public transport and getting between cities
A handful of cities have transit you can genuinely live without a car in. Everywhere else, plan for a car — and for intercity trips, flying is often cheaper than the train.
A handful of cities have transit you can genuinely live without a car in. Everywhere else, plan for a car — and for intercity trips, flying is often cheaper than the train.
Key points to understand
The cities where you can realistically go car-free, and what a monthly pass costs
The cities where you can realistically go car-free, and what a monthly pass costs. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
Intercity options: domestic flights, Amtrak, and long-distance buses
Intercity options: domestic flights, Amtrak, and long-distance buses. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
Buying a car: insurance is mandatory, and premiums are brutal without US driving history
Buying a car: insurance is mandatory, and premiums are brutal without US driving history. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
Practical tips
- Prepare your documents and translations in advance — most delays come from missing paperwork.
- Always note the office name, address, and a contact number before you go.
- Ask the community on MyHAbroad if you’re unsure — chances are someone has already been through it.
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