Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting Around
Most people drive themselves around California. You can also fly (it's expensive) or save
money by taking long-distance buses or scenic trains. When distances are too far to walk in
cities, hop aboard buses, trains, streetcars, cable cars or trolleys, or grab a taxi.
Car
Traffic in metro areas and along coastal highways can be nightmarish, especially dur-
ing weekday rush hours (7am to 10am and 3pm to 7pm). City parking is often an expensive
hassle.
Train
They're the fastest way to get around the San Francisco Bay Area and LA, but lines
don't go everywhere. More expensive regional and long-distance Amtrak trains connect
some destinations.
Bus
Usually the cheapest and slowest option, but with more extensive metro-area net-
works. Inter-city, regional and long-distance Greyhound routes are limited and cost more.
