As the holidays approach, people may be thinking about traveling home, despite the surge in COVID-19 cases across the US and the associated risks. The CDC strongly recommends you don’t travel for Thanksgiving (and avoid unnecessary trips in general). But if you do have to travel, it’s important to take safety precautions (Social distance! Wear a mask! Wash your hands!) and be aware of each state’s restrictions.
Keep in mind this list covers statewide restrictions on travel, but each state also has different policies for wearing masks and business operations, so be sure to read up on the latest mandates and follow the CDC’s guidelines wherever you go.
We will continue to update this as restrictions change, but you should always check official state government websites before making plans.
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Alabama
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Alaska
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Anyone arriving in Alaska must present a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of departure or get tested upon arrival (but the latter will cost you $250 and you’ll have to self-isolate until you get your results). Visitors must also fill out a “Travel Declaration and Self-Isolation Plan” form when they arrive.
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Arizona
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There are no travel restrictions, but people arriving from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport or Tucson International Airport will be required to wear masks.
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Travelers entering from most states must either self-quarantine for 14 days or provide a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of arrival. Visitors must also complete a travel health form. People who fail to complete the form or violate the self-quarantine may be subject to a $500 fine.
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Delaware
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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As of October 15, any traveler to Hawaii must provide a negative COVID-19 test (from an approved testing site) taken within 72 hours prior to arrival or quarantine for 14 days. Travelers must also fill out a health questionnaire and undergo a secondary screening upon arrival at the airport, including a temperature check and potentially a second COVID-19 test (paid for by the state).
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Idaho
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Illinois
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There are no statewide restrictions, but Chicago requires visitors arriving from certain states to quarantine for 14 days.
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Visitors who meet certain criteria, such as taking a cruise after March 15, traveling from North or South Dakota, or attending an out-of-state gathering of more than 500 people, must self-quarantine for 14 days.
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Kentucky
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The state recommends a 14-day self-quarantine for travelers from (or who recently visited) states with a 15% or higher positive testing rate. The state also discourages any non-essential travel at this time.
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Visitors from most states (except Vermont and New Hampshire) are required to self-quarantine for 14 days or provide a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to arrival into the state. A “Certificate of Compliance” stating you intend to quarantine or proof of your negative result must be shown to all lodgings, such as Airbnbs, hotels, and campgrounds.
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Maryland
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Returning residents and travelers are strongly urged to take a COVID-19 test 72 hours before or immediately after arriving in the state. People who’ve recently visited a state with a positivity rate of 10% or higher are asked to get tested and self-quarantine until results are obtained.
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Massachusetts
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Visitors and returning residents must complete a travel form and provide a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival or self-quarantine for 14 days. People who don’t comply may receive fines of $500 a day. There are some exemptions for travelers from lower-risk states.
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Missisippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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There are no travel restrictions, but the state recommends avoiding overly crowded popular sites, such as Lake Mead.
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New Hampshire
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Visitors and residents returning from non-New England states should self-quarantine for 14 days.
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New Jersey
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People arriving from states that are currently significantly impacted by COVID-19 are asked to self-quarantine for 14 days and fill out a voluntary online survey about their travels.
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New Mexico
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People arriving from high-risk states are required to self-quarantine for 14 days or provide a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival.
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New York
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Travelers from noncontiguous states must self-quarantine for 14 days or provide a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of departure, prior to arrival in New York. Upon arrival, they must still quarantine for three days and then undergo a second test. If the second test is also negative, visitors can end their quarantine. All travelers (even from neighboring states) must fill out a health form.
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Out-of-state travelers must provide a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival or self-quarantine for 14 days. Failure to comply may lead to fines of up to $300.
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Utah
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Vermont
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Returning residents and visitors from out of state must self-quarantine for 14 days. People may be able to end their quarantine after seven days if they do not show symptoms and receive a negative COVID-19 test result.
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Virginia
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Washington
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Washington DC
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Anyone intending to travel to Washington should take a COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to departure and only travel if the result is negative. Visitors who are staying in DC for more than three days must also get tested within three to five days of arrival, unless they meet certain exception criteria.
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
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There are no travel restrictions, but the state recommends following CDC guidelines on traveling safely.
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Source: Here Are The Current Travel Restrictions In Every State