Air Travel
- Companies: Aeroméxico, United Airlines, American Airlines
- Duration: Approximately 8 hours (including layover)
- Distance: Approximately 3,700 kilometers
- Costs: Around €600 (varies based on advance booking and seasonal fares)
- Roads/Routes: Not applicable
Pro Tip: Consider flying Aeroméxico for their in-flight meal service, which is known for quality, and allows the choice of local cuisine.
The best recommendation for this journey is to book your flight in advance, as prices tend to rise substantially closer to the departure date.
Bus & Train Combination
- Companies: ADO (bus), Amtrak (train)
- Duration: Approximately 24 hours
- Distance: Around 3,700 kilometers
- Costs: Approximately €150 (bus: €50, train: €100)
- Roads/Routes: Via I-40 E through major cities including Oklahoma City and Nashville for bus, Amtrak routes from Chicago towards Washington, DC.
Pro Tip: Purchase a combined ticket for both bus and train in advance for better savings, and consider traveling during the week as prices tend to be lower.
This option offers a scenic journey with the opportunity to see different landscapes; however, it is significantly longer than flying.
Driving
- Companies: Rental services such as Hertz, Enterprise
- Duration: Approximately 42 hours (not including breaks)
- Distance: Roughly 3,700 kilometers
- Costs: Approximately €400 (fuel costs) + rental fees (around €200) = €600 total
- Roads/Routes: Using routes such as I-35 N to I-40 E, then I-81 N towards Washington, DC.
Pro Tip: Download offline maps to navigate in areas with poor signal, and make use of rest stops for safety and to stretch your legs.
Driving provides the flexibility to explore various stops along the way, but be prepared for long hours on the road.