Travel Reference
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Local Transportation
Except in cities, public transit is rarely the most convenient option, and coverage to outlying
towns and suburbs can be sparse. However, it's usually cheap, safe and reliable.
Bicycle
Cycling is a feasible way of getting around smaller cities and towns, but it's not much fun
in traffic-dense areas like LA.
San Francisco, Calistoga, Arcata, Sacramento, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, Santa Bar-
bara, Santa Monica and Coronado are among California's most bike-friendly communit-
ies, as rated by the League of American Bicyclists ( www.bikeleague.org ) .
Bicycles may be transported on many local buses and trains, sometimes during off-peak,
non-commuter hours only.
Bus, Cable Car, Streetcar & Trolley
Almost all cities and larger towns have reliable local bus systems (average $1 to $3 per
ride). Outside of major metro areas, they may provide only limited evening and weekend
service.
San Francisco's extensive Municipal Railway (MUNI) network includes not only buses
and trains, but also historic streetcars and those famous cable cars.
San Diego runs trolleys around some neighborhoods and to the Mexican border.
Train
LA's Metro is a combined, ever-expanding network of subway and light-rail. Metrolink
commuter trains connect LA with surrounding counties.
San Diego's Coaster commuter trains run from downtown and Old Town to Carlsbad, En-
cinitas, Solana Beach and Oceanside in the North County.
To get around the San Francisco Bay Area, hop aboard Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
or Caltrain.
Taxi
Taxis are metered, with flag-fall fees of $2.50 to $3.50 to start, plus around $2 to $3 per
mile. Credit cards may be accepted, but bring cash just in case.
Taxis may charge extra for baggage and airport pickups.
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