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Traveling by car

North America has an extensive road system. Most of the United States is paved over, and southern Canada isn't that different, either. In North America, drivers drive on the right side of the road. In the United States, Interstate highways (freeways) are generally the fastest way to get around, but you can't see much from them; US, state, and local roads are much better for sightseeing. In Canada, there is also a relatively extensive freeway system in the southeastern part of the country. However, northwest Canada and Alaska is an unpopulated and generally roadless area; only the Alaska and Cassiar Highways lead from British Columbia into Alaska.

Mode: AROUND

Type: Car/Motor Home

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Traveling by air

This applies to both "to" and "around".

It is relatively convenient, though rather expensive, to travel by air in North America. Flying to either Europe or Asia are rather expensive, since large oceans must be crossed to reach those continents.

Most major cities in North America have airports. Some of the larger airports include Chicago O'Hare, Atlanta, and San Francisco airports. Major airlines in North America include United Airlines, Air Canada, Delta Airlines, Continental Airlines, American Airways, Southwest, Northwest, JetBlue, etc.

Airfare is volatile, and can change rapidly. As of late 2006, flying from major cities on the east coast to major cities on the west coast are a minimum of US$300 per person. Flying between any major cities in the United States and Canada is at least US$250.

While traveling by airplane in the United States, remember that due to security reasons, many items are prohibited.

Mode: AROUND

Type: Airplane

Website: http://www.faa.gov