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Episode Summary
How much of the United States can you actually see without a car?
Apparently a lot!
I’ve traveled to 40 states without a driver’s license, and in this special solo episode of Unlock Black Journeys: The Podcast, I’m sharing how I travel the U.S. without a car.
If you’ve ever wondered how to travel without a car, how to get around if you don’t have a car, or what you can use instead of a car, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the car-free travel strategies that have helped me explore 40 states, from trains and buses to public transportation, rideshares, walking, guided tours, and help from friends.
Inspired by my recent experience at the All Fifty Club Convention, I’m sharing what I’ve learned from years of traveling across the country without driving.
In this episode, I cover:
- How to travel the U.S. without a car: The transportation options I use to get between cities and explore destinations without driving.
- How to get around if you don’t have a car: Using trains, buses, public transportation, rideshares, walking, and guided tours depending on the destination.
- What to use instead of a car: How I mix and match different transportation options rather than relying on just one.
- How to plan a car-free trip: Choosing walkable urban home bases, grouping nearby destinations, and planning transportation before I go.
- How to make car-free travel work: Why flexibility, community, and a willingness to plan differently have helped me reach 40 states without a driver’s license.
40 states. Zero driver’s license. And I’m not done traveling yet!
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Part of Unlock Black Journeys: The Podcast
This episode is part of Unlock Black Journeys: The Podcast, where we are archiving all 50 states, one conversation at a time! Learn what it’s like traveling while Black and how to find Black-owned businesses, shop local, plus explore Black history & culture as you visit all 50 states through curated, local Black travel insights.
We tackle questions like:
- What is it like being Black in this place?
- Is it Black-friendly?
- Are there Black people here?
- Where can I find Black-owned businesses in the USA?
- Is this location safe for Black travelers in America?
- What is it like traveling while Black?
Why? Because every destination is a Black destination. Stay tuned to see when your state is featured.
If you like this post, check out these posts as well!
- A Black Woman’s Guide to Visit All 50 States (Blog)
- 15 Car-Free Weekend Getaways from NYC Every Black Traveler Must Take (4 Hours or Less) (Blog)
- [Ep. 001] She Chased 50 States and 50 Countries, But Found Something Else Instead (Podcast)
- [Ep. 02] She Chooses Train Travel Over Planes | Traveling While Black in Milwaukee, WI w/ Sojourner White (Podcast)
- I’ve Visited 40 States Without a Driver’s License: Here’s 10 Tips How to Travel the U.S. Without a Car (Blog)
- 12 Car-Free Day Trips from NYC Every Black Traveler Must Take (2 Hours or Less) (Blog)
