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Hey all! I've just booked tickets with a friend of mine to spend 4 weeks in the USA, departing next April. We are flying into Arizona, and are planning on spending some time here before making our way to California and eventually Oregon to return home. We know that is quite a long journey, but we are prepared to spend a few days bussing it.
Whenever possible, we are going to try to camp or stay in a hostel. Money really won't be a problem, but we want to do it on as low a budget as possible, therefore we don't want to bring more than required. We won't be purchasing much souvenirs, but how much money would be recommended for 4 weeks in these states?
If the cost would be uneconomic, we will book another transfer flight from Phoenix to Oregon and skip California. It is costing about £150.
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You describe a low budget approach to travelingâa refreshing bit of detail in this kind of question. Still, the answer greatly depends on you and your choices.
Hostels are present only in large cities, like Portland, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. There are quite a few in Californiaâsee map http://www.hihostels.com/dba/cmap-US.en.htm The combination of large city plus hostel still amounts to a minimum daily expense of $40â$50 per day per person, just for food and lodging. Transportation and visitor attractions can vary from almost free to very expensive. Without knowing more about you, it is hard to estimate. If you are satisfied with mass transit, most cities offer an all-day pass for $5â$10. In some cases a transit pass provides discounts for popular visitor attractions like zoos and museums.
Camping is generally not available near cities in these states and would require a private auto for access (due to distance and lack of mass transit). The combination of those factors means that towns and small cities would only have motels to offer. You probably won't want to camp in April in Oregon, Northern California, or Arizona: it will be uncomfortably cold and/or rainy. But if you are hearty and have appropriate clothing, tent, and sleeping bags, it can be quite enjoyable. (Buy or rent from REI when you arrive: http://www.rei.com/stores/56 ) Camping in April in the forests and mountains of Oregon and California is not practical for most people. The Cascades will have 15 to 30 feet of snow (depending on elevation) in April with a high likelihood of snow storms. Camping is usually feasible east of the Cascades if you have an auto or use of oneâlike by hitchhiking. In the SE quadrant of the state, from Bend south and east, is mostly arid BLM land: free camping sometimes with facilities. It has hundreds of miles of scenic beauty and wildlife, but no motels, stores, or people. For example, see the Oregon Badlands: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_Badlands
Hitchhiking in Oregon is completely legal if you don't violate the rules for pedestrians: don't stand in the road nor where unsafe, like hidden behind an obstacle inside a turn so that you cannot be seen in time to be avoided. Use a sidewalk if available. Hitchhiking in California is legal, but due to an unfortunate phrasing of the law, many communities think it is illegal.
If it were me, I'd blend wilderness with urban experiences, so figure on $100 per day in the city (hostels+food+tourist sites), $75 per day in towns (motels + food), and $15 per day in wilderness (for food).
Feel free to email me for details.
You describe a low budget approach to travelingâa refreshing bit of detail in this kind of question. Still, the answer greatly depends on you and your choices.
Hostels are present only in large cities, like Portland, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. There are quite a few in Californiaâsee map http://www.hihostels.com/dba/cmap-US.en.htm The combination of large city plus hostel still amounts to a minimum daily expense of $40â$50 per day per person, just for food and lodging. Transportation and visitor attractions can vary from almost free to very expensive. Without knowing more about you, it is hard to estimate. If you are satisfied with mass transit, most cities offer an all-day pass for $5â$10. In some cases a transit pass provides discounts for popular visitor attractions like zoos and museums.
Camping is generally not available near cities in these states and would require a private auto for access (due to distance and lack of mass transit). The combination of those factors means that towns and small cities would only have motels to offer. You probably won't want to camp in April in Oregon, Northern California, or Arizona: it will be uncomfortably cold and/or rainy. But if you are hearty and have appropriate clothing, tent, and sleeping bags, it can be quite enjoyable. (Buy or rent from REI when you arrive: http://www.rei.com/stores/56 ) Camping in April in the forests and mountains of Oregon and California is not practical for most people. The Cascades will have 15 to 30 feet of snow (depending on elevation) in April with a high likelihood of snow storms. Camping is usually feasible east of the Cascades if you have an auto or use of oneâlike by hitchhiking. In the SE quadrant of the state, from Bend south and east, is mostly arid BLM land: free camping sometimes with facilities. It has hundreds of miles of scenic beauty and wildlife, but no motels, stores, or people. For example, see the Oregon Badlands: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_Badlands
Hitchhiking in Oregon is completely legal if you don't violate the rules for pedestrians: don't stand in the road nor where unsafe, like hidden behind an obstacle inside a turn so that you cannot be seen in time to be avoided. Use a sidewalk if available. Hitchhiking in California is legal, but due to an unfortunate phrasing of the law, many communities think it is illegal.
If it were me, I'd blend wilderness with urban experiences, so figure on $100 per day in the city (hostels+food+tourist sites), $75 per day in towns (motels + food), and $15 per day in wilderness (for food).
Feel free to email me for details.
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