DRIVING ACROSS THE USA AS A FOREIGNER

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Feb 22nd 2008, 8:00 am

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tonrob

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Re: DRIVING ACROSS THE USA AS A FOREIGNER

Do Australia instead. Much simpler.

Feb 22nd 2008, 9:30 am

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Re: DRIVING ACROSS THE USA AS A FOREIGNER

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Originally Posted by tonrob

Do Australia instead. Much simpler.

I would agree, you ain't got a chance in hell of doing what you plan over here.

I often wondered how they did it on 'Top Gear' last year. I suppose the BBC has some pull, where as a 19 year old ain't got a chance in hell.
Renting would work but it would cost you thousands due to your age.

Have you considered Greyhound buses? You can get to most places and pretty cheaply.

Feb 22nd 2008, 10:05 am

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Guy who used to work for me cycled coast-to-coast a few years back. Damn sight cheaper way of doing it!

Feb 22nd 2008, 10:08 am

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Re: DRIVING ACROSS THE USA AS A FOREIGNER

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Guy who used to work for me cycled coast-to-coast a few years back. Damn sight cheaper way of doing it!

That's a stupid way of doing it.

Feb 22nd 2008, 10:12 am

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That's a stupid way of doing it.

You're a bit of a tit, aren't you?

Feb 22nd 2008, 10:17 am

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You're a bit of a tit, aren't you?

It's not my fault you're ignorant.

Feb 22nd 2008, 10:46 am

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Re: DRIVING ACROSS THE USA AS A FOREIGNER

Oh god, I did parts on the Greyhound, and don't recommend it, unless you like living in fear of life and limb! Ick.

Feb 22nd 2008, 10:52 am

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Oh god, I did parts on the Greyhound, and don't recommend it, unless you like living in fear of life and limb! Ick.

Amtrak? Foreign passport holders can get big reductions on rail passes!

Feb 22nd 2008, 10:56 am

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Amtrak? Foreign passport holders can get big reductions on rail passes!

Amtrak is a dumb way of traveling.

Feb 22nd 2008, 10:59 am

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Re: DRIVING ACROSS THE USA AS A FOREIGNER

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Amtrak is a dumb way of traveling.

How about the A-team van? Would that be a good way of doing it? I know that flying wouldn't...

Feb 22nd 2008, 11:18 am

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Re: DRIVING ACROSS THE USA AS A FOREIGNER

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Amtrak is a dumb way of traveling.

Do you ever have anything good or nice (or even neutral or civil) to say?

Feb 22nd 2008, 11:22 am

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How about the A-team van? Would that be a good way of doing it? I know that flying wouldn't...

Only a fool would try and cross the country by bicycle.

Feb 22nd 2008, 11:29 am

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Re: DRIVING ACROSS THE USA AS A FOREIGNER

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Only a fool would try and cross the country by bicycle.

I pity the fool

Feb 22nd 2008, 11:31 am

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Re: DRIVING ACROSS THE USA AS A FOREIGNER

You don't need to re register a car when you move across a state unless you intend to take up residence there. We went through 6 states were stopped by the police even and had no problems.