Public Transit U.S.

Do not want to be distracted by driving a car or not a driver's license? Join the Americans and during your trip Work and Travel, take public transportation, which is sure to take you at your destination!

Depending on the type of city (a metropolis or a small town) there are differences in the number of modes: for example, in New York you will find both ground and underground ways to reach all areas of the "Big Apple" at the same time small towns are likely to be able to travel only on buses. Many interesting things about public transportation in the United States, please visit the Association of Public Transport - www.apta.com
The main advice on the use of public transport during the Work and Travel - try to think in advance of your route, so you can save on tickets and have time to see much more new and interesting!
Public transportation in different cities of the United States has its own characteristics, but almost everywhere use transport timetables, which is structured in such a way that passengers do not spend a lot of time waiting for transplant, which is very convenient for traveling members Work and Travel!
Bus (Bus) - the most common and convenient form of public transport.
Remember that:

    * Fare depends on the time and place of payment (for example, in some cities, fares are cheaper at night than during the day);
    * The drivers are no delivery, so prepare the necessary amount in advance;
    * If you need to exchange the money or not enough to travel a few cents, do not hesitate to ask a favor of people standing at the bus stop (in many cities such behavior is the norm and seen absolutely quiet);
    * In some cities, bus fare paid with tokens (Bus Token), which can be purchased at the train station or subway station, a supermarket in the department of service (Customer Service), in paragraphs money transfer (for example, Checks Cashier or Western Union), and sometimes sell you token can other passengers.
Taxi (Taxis or Cabs) - most often a taxi can be found in big cities.
Every taxi driver assigned to your territory, and most drivers are working in companies that offer branded cars and access to "client manager".
As in any city in the world, the U.S. taxi has its own characteristics and flavor. So, every cab driver in America knew all the addresses and directions, local attractions and popular restaurants, as well as thousands of ways to get the client several times more money than you need. Cost of taxi ride will depend on many factors: distance, travel time, number of passengers, time of day, as well as road tolls.
In addition, there are also the features of each state and city. For example, in Washington, DC taxi fares depend on the zone of destination "(as the city is divided into certain zones).
As a rule, drivers accept payment in cash, but rarely have change, so the trip in a taxi is better, too, prepare in advance.
Coaches (Intercity buses) - provides passenger service to more than 2000 destinations and uchastnikik Work and Travel - their frequent travelers.
The largest U.S. company providing long distance buses - Greyhound (Greyhound). In every village in this company has its own bus station, located near the local railway and bus stations. Schedules and routes can learn in advance the company's website www.greyhound.com or other sites (www.amtrak.com and www.peterpanbus.com).
If you think a trip for a very affordable price on the Chinese bus, you should look for sites or www.fungwahbus.com www.staticleap.com/chinatownbus/
Remember that smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages on buses and at bus is strictly prohibited!
Intercity Trains (Commuter trains) - it's comfortable trains, except that no restaurant car, which provide communication between the metropolis and large cities, which are removed from him for less than three hours drive away. Trains are the most common transport in industrialized and economically active areas.
At the cost of travel in the train depends on:

    * Distance between cities
    * Travel time (by day, on holidays or weekends are always cheaper than in the morning or evening hours)
    * One-way ticket (One Way Ticket) or both (Return Ticket),
    * Age of the passenger,
    * The number of passengers in the same group;
    * Also members Work and Travel student discounts apply a number of companies.
Long-distance trains (Intercity trains) - trains to ensure that message over long distances. On some routes, trains your ticket will indicate the number of places, if not, you can take any liked space. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance (usually 30 days) because This significantly reduces their cost, do not be late for the train (the next can be more expensive) and not to leave the station their belongings unattended.
We wish you a successful trip to the Work anf Travel!