"Miles" wrote in message news:IswHb.24588$J77.16614@fed1read07...

Is it possible to obtain a visitors travelcard in the USA on short
notice?

I believe you buy a voucher which is then exchanged in London at any
tube station for a Visitors T/C.
Couldn't you get the voucher from a travel-agent in person fairly
quickly?

That pass seems to be about $43USD for a 4 day pass good for zones 1-6
all day. If I can't get that pass, what is available once I get to
London? I have heard my choice is only a 7 day pass which is not good
during the mornings. What is the current price for such a pass?

A seven day Travel card will cost you for all zones will cost you
GBP38.30 after the fare increase from January 4th '04
You can use it at any time of day on the underground, buses and
night-buses, Dockland's Light Railway, Tramlink and National Rail within
those zones.
You will also need a photocard. These are easy to get; just take a
passport size photo to any tube station and one will be made up at no
cost.

You should decide if you really need all zones or whether (if you are
making only the occasional journey outside Zones 1 and 2 if it would be
cheaper to buy extension tickets as and when you need them or some other
combination of zones)

You be able to use any sort of travel card on all buses within zones 1
-6.
Anyway, from that date, there will only be one bus zone.

You will also have the choice of buying your 7 day card on Oyster Card
instead of a magnetic ticket by paying a GBP3.00 refundable deposit.
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