William H., a 40-year-old engineer from Vancouver, managed to travel from Canada to Mexico using public transportation. BBC The adventurer reported that he had not used either Greyhound buses or Amtrak trains, which are comparable to Flixbus and Flixtrains in Germany.
He also minimized walking between stops. “I never had to walk more than 15 minutes,” he told the BBC. The trip was still a logistical challenge that cost him about $200 (about €180).
Tourist praises punctuality on public transport
The Canadian had already made a similar attempt in 2013, but it failed due to the lack of a connection in California. Now a new bus line between Eureka and Ukiah has made the complete trip possible. According to the BBC, much has changed in recent years, especially with buses equipped with Wi-Fi and the ability to pay with credit and debit cards.
According to the BBC, William was particularly struck by landscapes such as the Oregon coast and the redwoods of Northern California. He also emphasized how important public transportation is to communities. “I’ve never been alone on the bus for a long time,” William said. Even in busy cities like Los Angeles, there were almost no delays.