Approximately 30% of all international students choose to study in the USA. A combination of world-class institutions, state-of-the-art facilities, an excellent academic reputation and a diverse mix of cultures from all over the world makes it the number one destination for international students. Plus, due to its size, there's plenty of choice.
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It is important to consider your travel arrangements to the USA early and it is a good idea to have onward travel to your institution or accommodation arranged before departing. You are advised to carry the address and phone number of your accommodation in your hand luggage to make it easier to ask for directions or to get a taxi. Whilst it is advisable to research the best mode of transport and book tickets before departing, you should wait until you have confirmed your university place, accommodation and visa before booking anything.
The USA is vast and it is therefore impossible to detail all the transport options in the country. However, below is some general information about travelling to, and around, the USA.
Flying to the USA
There are many airports throughout the US offering international flights from a number of providers. Some of the most popular airlines operating in the USA include (though there are many more available):
American Airlines
Delta Air
US Airways
United Airlines
Continental Airlines
Click on the list below to visit the websites of some popular airports in the USA:
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)
O'Hare International Airport (Chicago)
Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)
JFK International Airport (New York)
San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco)
Miami International Airport (Miami)
Washington Dulles International Airport (Washington, DC)
You can see a full list of all the airports in each state on the Wikipedia website.
Travel within the USA
Public transport in some areas may be limited, though larger cities will have some public bus and train services. Elsewhere in the USA, public transport may even be non-existent. Some cities will also have an underground rail system or tramway. Taxis can also be easily taken in larger cities, though may be expensive.
Often, air travel is the easiest way to travel around the US, due to the large distances between cities and states. Trains and buses are also available, but are not generally considered the best way to travel, as they can take several days and are not necessarily cheaper than flying. Most train services throughout the USA will be operated by Amtrak, who also provide some bus services. The Greyhound Bus Line offers inter-city and transcontinental bus services.
On arrival - Registration
All visitors to the USA must pass through a biometric registration, named US-VISIT. The Department of Homeland Security registers most foreign visitors granted entry into the USA. Registration consists of a digital photo and index finger electronic prints. For further information, visit - www.dhs.gov/us-visit
For more information about travel to the USA, please visit the Department of State website.
Last updated: 15 December 2011
