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Record 45.1 Million Americans Travel This Memorial Day Weekend!

5/20/2025

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A staggering 45.1 million Americans are set to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend, breaking records! With 87% opting to drive thanks to plummeting gas prices, air travel is also on the rise with 3.61 million passengers. Meanwhile, train, bus, and cruise travel will surge by 8.5%, bringing 2.08 million travelers. Expect heavy traffic in the Boston/New York corridor!

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A staggering 45.1 million Americans are set to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend, breaking records! With 87% opting to drive thanks to plummeting gas prices, air travel is also on the rise with 3.61 million passengers. Meanwhile, train, bus, and cruise travel will surge by 8.5%, bringing 2.08 million travelers. Expect heavy traffic in the Boston/New York corridor!