intercity
adjective
in·ter·city
ˌin-tər-ˈsi-tē 
variants
or inter-city
: occurring in or extending or operating between two or more cities
intercity travel
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Once finished, the new infrastructure is expected to improve rail capacity along the East Coast, streamline intercity travel, and support long-term economic growth in the region.
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Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
The way this state is set up, with 80% of the people along the Front Range, seems to be the perfect geography and landscape for intercity passenger rail.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
With new investments, Amtrak is transforming into a modern and efficient intercity passenger rail operator achieving historic ridership demands while leading an innovative construction arm that leverages industry expertise to safely and efficiently deliver quality assets.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Together, Flix and Greyhound operate North America’s largest intercity bus network, connecting over 1,600 destinations across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
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Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
The way this state is set up, with 80% of the people along the Front Range, seems to be the perfect geography and landscape for intercity passenger rail.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
With new investments, Amtrak is transforming into a modern and efficient intercity passenger rail operator achieving historic ridership demands while leading an innovative construction arm that leverages industry expertise to safely and efficiently deliver quality assets.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Together, Flix and Greyhound operate North America’s largest intercity bus network, connecting over 1,600 destinations across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intercity
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“Intercity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intercity. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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