Do I need a passport to travel within the US?

[TDY2KN01]

I'm thinking of going to New Orlean in about a month. I've never travel anywhere else. So Im kind confuse. Do I need a passport to go from CA to New Orlean? I have a driver license, school ID, and my citzenship certificate. Also, where can I find the cheapest airplane tix? Thx

 

[TheBoyBlunder]

No...but if you're not a US Citizen and you get pulled over/arrested, you might need it.

I'd look on cheaptickets, orbitz, expedia, and all those other travel sites you see online for cheap airline tickets.

 

[PowerMacG5]

Uhm, you only need a passport to travel between country borders. The states are all part of the United States of America, which is a country. To go between states is like driving between towns. It is very benign.

 

[FleshLight]

lol. You do NOT need a passport to go from state to state. Check priceline or orbits for the rates.

 

[nageov3t]

only time I've ever had to use my passport when travelling within the United States is before I got my driver's license. especially post-9/11, lots of places ara big on the whole government-issued photo ID thing.

 

[BCYL]

I thought you HAVE to present your passport whenever you are boarding a plane? no?

 

[cressida]

www.sidestep.com pretty good.

 

[MDE]

Originally posted by: BCYL
I thought you HAVE to present your passport whenever you are boarding a plane? no?

Nope, I've flown a few times (within the country) and have never physically seen a passport, let alone flashed one before I got on the plane.

 

[PowerMacG5]

Originally posted by: BCYL
I thought you HAVE to present your passport whenever you are boarding a plane? no?

Only if the plane is crossing country borders. If you are traveling domestically, you only need to show photo ID if over 18 (school ID, drivers license, etc... are acceptable).

 

[The Stigenator]

no you dont, but its a good idea to get a passport just for future use.

 

[PowerMacG5]

Originally posted by: MDE

Originally posted by: BCYL
I thought you HAVE to present your passport whenever you are boarding a plane? no?

Nope, I've flown a few times (within the country) and have never physically seen a passport, let alone flashed one before I got on the plane.

Yeah, I have never once seen a passport in person in my life. When I went to Canada with camp, all we needed were birth certificates.

 

[TDY2KN01]

Phew thats good to know. Thx everyone for being so helpful.