by car

idiom

: in a car
We can go by car or by bus.

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Beyond these road trips, there are plenty of amazing ways to explore the country by car from eating your way across North Carolina and South Carolina to taking in the breathtaking views along California's Pacific Coast, and even hopping between lobster shacks in Maine. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026 The event is supported by car clubs representing Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, McLaren, Corvette, Viper, Ford GT, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Mustang, Jaguar, Cadillac and more. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026 Given its central location on the Mediterranean coast, Beirut serves as the ideal base for day trips to surrounding seaside towns and mountain ranges, all less than two hours away by car. Amelia Dhuga, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026 Traveling by car along the highways that succeeded Route 66 still presents a deadly hazard — much more dangerous than need be. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for by car

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“By car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20car. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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