Bus service

The bus is the second most important form of land transportation after private cars. Everyone remembers from American movies the famous yellow school buses that arrive right on time and promptly take students to school. In general, the bus transportation system is well developed in the U.S. and is popular with citizens. Again, we are talking mostly about large cities and regional centers. In the provinces people still drive private cars.

The largest carrier and actual monopolist of bus transportation in the U.S. is Greyhound, which flights connect all major cities and tourist sites in the U.S. and Canada. It is America’s oldest bus company, founded in 1914 by Swedish immigrant Carl Eric Wickman.

Buses in the United States far outnumber trains in terms of traffic. Interstate buses are air-conditioned, with comfortable seats, restrooms, and ample luggage space. City buses are a modern mode of transportation, including one suitable for comfortable travel for people with disabilities. Long-distance bus tickets are quite expensive, but if you travel on weekdays and book about five days in advance, the price can be reduced by 25-40%. The average fare from New York to Washington, D.C., excluding promotions and discounts, is $55; Chicago to Houston, $120 to $140. Tourists can also buy Discovery Passes for seven, 15, 30 and 60 days. The cost is from $283 to $645. This ticket allows an unlimited number of trips on any route, including Canada and Mexico. On city buses, the fare is paid to the driver and costs about $2.5.

Trolleybus service is available in only five U.S. cities: Boston, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and Dayton.