What this site is
USAStarter is an independent, start-here travel planning guide for visitors to the United States, written for both first-time international travelers and domestic road-trippers. We publish flagship destination guides, state-by-state city directories across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., day-by-day itineraries, and 15 free interactive USD ($) calculators. The site is free to use and is supported by display advertising.
How we research
- We verify practical travel information against primary official sources — including Visit The USA, the U.S. National Park Service (NPS.gov), Recreation.gov, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (ESTA), Amtrak, and municipal transit agencies (MTA OMNY, BART/Muni Clipper, CTA Ventra, WMATA SmarTrip, LA Metro TAP) — and link directly to them so you can confirm current rules.
- Prices in USD ($) are approximate benchmarks and change over time; we note this wherever we give a fare or tax rate.
- We do not publish paid reviews or invented testimonials.
Independence
We are an independent publication and are not affiliated with the U.S. National Park Service, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Amtrak, Brand USA, or any federal or state government agency. Display advertising does not influence our editorial recommendations.
Corrections
Spotted a fare, sales tax rate, or park rule that has changed? Please email editorial@usastarter.com — we review every correction promptly.