News Summary

• The U.S. is often criticized for its lack of a fast, frequent, and direct passenger rail network.
• This map of intercity bus routes shows a more extensive system, though one’s experience on these routes may vary.
• The Northeast, Midwest, and central Florida stand out with denser networks than the rest of the country.
• WSDOT recognizes this and shared a set of recommendations in the 2024 Travel Washington Intercity Bus Program Study Update.
• Most of these recommendations have since been partially implemented.