US Transportation Guide

US Transportation Guide: Explore the diverse nation with extensive road networks, urban transit systems, domestic flights, and iconic train routes.

Airports

National Airports

They will be dated within each of the states due to the large number of airports.

US Transportation Guide – International Airports

Here is a list of some of the major international airports in each state of the United States:

Alabama: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

Alaska: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

Arizona: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

Arkansas: Clinton National Airport (LIT)

California: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Colorado: Denver International Airport (DEN)

Connecticut: Bradley International Airport (BDL)

Delaware: Wilmington Airport (ILG)

Florida: Miami International Airport (MIA)

Georgia: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

Hawaii: Honolulu International Airport (HNL)

Idaho: Boise Airport (BOI)

Illinois: O’Hare International Airport (ORD)

Indiana: Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Iowa: Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Kansas: Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)

Kentucky: Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)

Louisiana: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

Maine: Portland International Jetport (PWM)

Maryland: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

Massachusetts: Logan International Airport (BOS)

Michigan: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

Minnesota: Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

Mississippi: Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)

Missouri: Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)

Montana: Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN)

Nebraska: Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Nevada: McCarran International Airport (LAS)

New Hampshire: Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT)

North Carolina: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

New Jersey: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

North Dakota: Hector International Airport (FAR)

New Mexico: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)

Ohio: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

New York: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

Oklahoma: Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)

Oregon: Portland International Airport (PDX)

Pennsylvania: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Rhode Island: T.F. Green Airport (PVD)

South Carolina: Charleston International Airport (CHS)

South Dakota: Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD)

Tennessee: Nashville International Airport (BNA)

Texas: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Utah: Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

Vermont: Burlington International Airport (BTV)

Virginia: Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

West Virginia: Yeager Airport (CRW)

Wisconsin: General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Wyoming: Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)

Note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there are many other smaller regional airports throughout the United States that also offer international flights.

US Transportation Guide – Trains

The United States has an extensive train network operated by Amtrak, which is the primary intercity passenger rail operator in the country. Amtrak operates trains across 46 states, with more than 500 stations nationwide. Here is a list of some of the most popular Amtrak train routes in the United States:

Acela Express

Boston – New York – Philadelphia – Baltimore – Washington, D.C.

California Zephyr

Chicago – Denver – San Francisco Bay Area

Capitol Limited

Washington, D.C. – Pittsburgh – Cleveland – Chicago

Cardinal

New York – Washington, D.C. – Cincinnati – Indianapolis – Chicago

City of New Orleans

Chicago – Memphis – New Orleans

Coast Starlight

Seattle – Portland – Los Angeles

Crescent

New York – Atlanta – New Orleans

Empire Builder

Chicago – Minneapolis/St. Paul – Spokane – Portland/Seattle

Lake Shore Limited

New York/Boston – Albany – Chicago

Northeast Regional

Boston – New York – Philadelphia – Washington, D.C. – Virginia

Pacific Surfliner

San Diego – Los Angeles – Santa Barbara – San Luis Obispo

Southwest Chief

Chicago – Kansas City – Albuquerque – Los Angeles

Sunset Limited

New Orleans – Houston – San Antonio – Tucson – Los Angeles

Texas Eagle

Chicago – St. Louis – Dallas/Fort Worth – San Antonio

Note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there are many other Amtrak routes and regional train systems in the United States that serve different parts of the country.

Trains

Buses

US Transportation Guide – Buses

The United States has a comprehensive bus network that serves both urban and rural areas, operated by a variety of public and private companies. Here are some of the major bus companies and services in the United States:

Greyhound

Greyhound is the largest bus operator in the United States, serving over 3,800 destinations across the country.

Megabus

Megabus offers affordable, intercity bus travel to over 120 cities in the United States and Canada.

BoltBus

BoltBus is a low-cost bus service operated by Greyhound, offering service to several major cities in the Northeast and Pacific Northwest.

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Peter Pan Bus Lines offers bus service to over 100 cities in the Northeast, including New York City, Boston, and Washington, D.C.

FlixBus

FlixBus is a long-distance bus company that operates in several U.S. states, including California, Texas, and Florida.

Amtrak Thruway

Amtrak Thruway is a bus service that connects passengers to Amtrak trains in cities and towns where Amtrak does not operate its own train service.

Local transit buses

Many cities and towns operate their own local bus systems, providing public transportation within their communities.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there are many other bus operators and services in the United States that serve different parts of the country.

Links of interest

Airlines:

American Airlines – www.aa.com

Delta Air Lines – www.delta.com

United Airlines – www.united.com

Southwest Airlines – www.southwest.com

JetBlue Airways – www.jetblue.com

Alaska Airlines – www.alaskaair.com

Spirit Airlines – www.spirit.com

Frontier Airlines – www.flyfrontier.com

Hawaiian Airlines – www.hawaiianairlines.com

Allegiant Air – www.allegiantair.com

Trains:

Amtrak – www.amtrak.com

SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) – www.septa.org

Amtrak – www.amtrak.com

Buses:

Greyhound Lines – www.greyhound.com

Megabus – us.megabus.com

BoltBus – www.boltbus.com

Coach USA – www.coachusa.com

Peter Pan Bus Lines – www.peterpanbus.com

Ride-Sharing:

Uber – www.uber.com

Lyft – www.lyft.com

Links

Links of interest

Subway/Urban Rail:

New York City Subway (MTA) – www.mta.info

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) – www.wmata.com

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) – www.transitchicago.com

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) – www.bart.gov

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) – www.metro.net

Ferries:

Staten Island Ferry – www.siferry.com

Washington State Ferries – www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries

Catalina Express (California) – www.catalinaexpress.com

SIM Cards

Connectivity

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US Transportation Guide – SIM Cards

You can buy SIM cards for tourists in the USA at various stores, airport kiosks, electronics shops, and online platforms. Here are some options:

Airports

Many international airports in the USA have kiosks or stores that sell SIM cards for tourists. Look for these options in the arrivals terminal or service areas.

Electronics and Tech Stores

Retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target often sell SIM cards for tourists. You can visit their electronics or mobile phone sections to find these cards.

Mobile Network Providers

Major mobile network providers in the USA, such as AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Sprint (now part of T-Mobile), offer SIM cards for tourists. You can visit their physical stores or purchase online through their websites.

Convenience Stores

Some convenience stores like 7-Eleven might also sell prepaid SIM cards for tourists.

Online

You can purchase tourist SIM cards online before your trip or once you arrive in the USA. Several websites offer online purchasing options and can deliver the SIM card to your accommodation.

Some popular companies that offer SIM cards for tourists in the USA include:

T-Mobile Tourist SIM: Offers prepaid plans for international visitors.
AT&T Prepaid SIM: Provides prepaid SIM cards with data and minutes for tourists.
Verizon Prepaid SIM: Offers prepaid SIM cards with high-speed coverage.
Ultra Mobile: Focuses on prepaid plans for international visitors.
Lycamobile: Offers prepaid SIM cards with international options.

Make sure to review plan details, rates, and coverage before purchasing a SIM card to ensure it meets your needs during your stay in the USA.