Transportation Resources

Getting there: transportation savings and options

Getting from place to place is often the largest travel cost. These notes cover public transit, rail, intercity buses, and rental transportation for older travelers.

Local public transit

Many transit agencies publish reduced fares for riders above a certain age.

Visit your local transit agency's website to see if a reduced fare card is offered.
Some programs require a short in-person or mail-in registration.
Ask about off-peak rules, which may affect when the reduced fare applies.

Rail and intercity bus

Train and bus carriers sometimes list age-based fares on certain routes.

Compare the age-based fare with advance-purchase sale fares.
Check seat assignment, luggage, and boarding assistance options.
Read the change and cancellation terms for each fare type.

Rental transportation

Car rental and ride options vary widely by location and company.

Ask whether membership organizations you already belong to list a rental rate.
Review insurance coverage you may already have before buying extra.
Photograph the vehicle at pickup and return.

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