Due to the vast size of the entire continent, large distances to be traveled have resulted in a heavy dependence upon air travel. The majority if not all of international visitors reach the Americas by air travel, flying to cities such as New York and San Francisco in the US and San Juan in the Caribbean. New York is a primary point of entry and is a major gateway for European visitors (Burton, 1995) as is San Juan the main gateway to the Caribbean. This is one of the most popular modes of transport for both foreign and domestic travelers. Air travel is extensive and reliable with hundreds of airports and thousands of daily flights. Flights are also fairly priced due to numerous budget airlines in the US such as Virgin America and Spirit Airlines. The second most popular mode of transport within the Americas is by car, with 80% of trips taken using this type of transportation (Boniface & Cooper, 2012). The USA is particularly good for car travel due to the extensive network of highways. In addition to this, scenic routes are prevalent, with Route 66 being a prime example. Another mode of transport is by bus.
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Greyhound is a major long-distance bus company with routes throughout the USA and Canada. Public transport is not very reliable and coverage can be sparse outside of larger cities (DiscoverAmerica.com and Boniface & Cooper, 2012).