Amtrak

There's no better way to explore North America in style, safety and comfort than by train, as more people from the UK discover each year. You can visit over 500 destinations over 45 states and such tourist essentials as the Rocky Mountains, Disney World, the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls by climbing on board one of Amtrak's legendary trains. These shiny giants of the iron road are romantic, great fun and remarkably inexpensive, especially if you use one of the many bargain passes available. Look out for special deals as well as additional discounts for students and "seniors" (people over 62). www.amtrak.com

www.usa-by-rail.com has a wide range of information concerning rail travel in the US and Canada. It includes tips for rail travellers as well as the opportunity to win free passes, so it is worth a look.

Greyhound

Greyhound is one of the leading coach companies that offers a comfortable journey which gets you from A to B at a competitive price. It concentrates on offering a reliable and efficient service with a relaxed approach to pre-booking. You can just turn up an hour before departure and book your ticket there and then, rather than having to decide the exact date of travel at an earlier time. When one bus is full, they will send another one as opposed to turning you away so that you get to your destination on time. If you are looking for the quickest route, then Greyhound is the company to choose. www.greyhound.com

Northland Travel

For a relaxed approach with sightseeing in mind along the journey, Northland Travel is a more appropriate company to use. Rather than just a direct journey, the company offers an itinerary visiting the best destinations accompanied by top tour guides. With continual research proving which are the best places to go, they are forever improving their journeys at a reasonable price. It takes the stress out of navigating and also offers the chance to make new friends. www.northlandtravel.com

Of course there is also the option of hiring a car, which could work out to be more economical if there is a whole family. Details of companies are on our Car Rental page.