Combine skyrocketing oil prices and congested airports with a reduction in services, and you have the perfect formula for agonizing flight delays, not to mention the prices.

So as travelers, do we have any alternative options?

Peter tells Natalie Morales about some of these options, including taking the train or the bus instead of expensive flying.

And if all you can picture for buses and trains are Greyhound and Amtrak, it’s time to take a closer look at the alternatives.

Read Peter’s complete column.

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