Got a touch of cabin fever? Currently, there are actually much fewer travel restrictions on domestic travel than many people realize. While it’s always safest to stay home, if you need a change of scenery, there’s a lot of places in the US you can visit for a staycation while still responsibly following guidelines and safety measures.
We’ve compiled a list of every state’s Covid-19 travel restrictions in the US. Of course, these can change at any time, so keep an eye on official guidance (linked below for every state). Keep in mind that your home state may have restrictions that you’ll need to follow upon your return home. Many states are recommending travelers to follow official CDC guidelines for domestic travel.
For states that have travel restrictions, these restrictions apply to both travelers entering the state as well as residents who are returning home after traveling elsewhere.
This guidance was last updated May 19, 2021.
US Travel Restrictions for Every State
For vaccinated travelers: The CDC has updated their travel guidance for vaccinated travelers. If you’re fully vaccinated and traveling within the US, you don’t need to get tested before or after travel (unless the destination specifically requires it—most do not) and you do not need to self-quarantine before or after traveling, unless you have symptoms. TLDR: quarantine and testing-free travel in the US is okay once you’re fully vaccinated.
Alabama: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to Alabama. A mask mandate is in place and entertainment venues/tourist attractions may be limiting capacity or requiring advance booking. You can check Alabama’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Alaska: Travelers to Alaska are encouraged to get tested before they arrive, or for free upon arrival. Fully vaccinated travelers are not asked to test or quarantine. You can check Alaska’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Arizona: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to Arizona. You can check Arizona’s Covid-19 travel updates for details, as well as openings and closures for Native American and Tribal lands in Arizona.
Arkansas: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to Arkansas. A mask mandate is in place and entertainment venues/tourist attractions may be limiting capacity or requiring advance booking. You can check Arkansas’ Covid-19 travel updates for details.
California: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for visiting California. The state recommends unvaccinated travelers from out of state to self-quarantine upon arrival, but this is not mandatory. Vaccinated travelers can visit without testing or quarantine. Some counties and regions of the state may have specific restrictions, which you can find here. You can check California’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Colorado: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to Colorado. A mask mandate is in place and certain ski resorts/areas may require a negative Covid-19 test within 72 hours prior to your trip. You can check Colorado’s Covid-19 travel updates for details and information about what’s open.
Connecticut: As of March 19, 2021, Connecticut’s travel order is no longer in effect. Travelers should refer to CDC guidelines and it is recommended to get tested 1-3 days prior to traveling to Connecticut. Check Connecticut’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Delaware: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to Delaware. A mask mandate is in place and entertainment venues/tourist attractions may be limiting capacity or requiring advance booking. You can check Delaware’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Florida: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to Florida. Some counties or cities in Florida may have curfews, mask mandates or other restrictions. You can check Florida’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Georgia: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to Georgia. You can check Georgia’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Hawaii: Hawaii has a complicated set of requirements that has changed frequently and also varies between islands. We recommend checking carefully for updated requirements before traveling. Travelers to Hawaii need to provide negative Covid-19 test results taken within 72 hours of departure from an approved test partner and upload the results to Hawaii’s Travel system prior to departure. If you don’t have test results, you will need to self-quarantine for 10 days. A mask mandate is in place and some entertainment venues/activities may be closed or require advance booking. You can check Hawaii’s Covid-19 travel restrictions for details.
Idaho: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to Idaho. Mask mandates are in place for a number of counties. You can check Idaho’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Illinois: Currently, no statewide travel restrictions are in place for travel to Illinois. However, travelers to Chicago from “high-risk” states (as defined on Chicago’s website) must self-quarantine for 10 days or provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test taken no more than 72 hours prior to arrival. Fully vaccinated travelers (two weeks after the second dose of your vaccine) can provide proof of full vaccination instead of a test. Mask mandates are in place and entertainment venues/activities may be closed or require advance booking. You can check Chicago’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Indiana: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to Indiana. Mask mandates are in place and entertainment venues/activities may be closed or require advance booking. You can check Indiana’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Iowa: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to Iowa, although they are encouraging travelers to follow CDC guidelines. Masks are strongly encouraged in public areas. You can check Iowa’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Kansas: Currently, no travel restrictions are in place for Kansas except for certain travelers. You can check Kansas’ Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Kentucky: Kentucky’s guidelines follow CDC guidance to get a negative Covid-19 test within 72 hours prior to arrival in the state, or self-quarantine upon arrival. Fully vaccinated travelers may visit Kentucky without testing or quarantine. You can check Kentucky’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Louisiana: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to Louisiana. Mask mandates are in place and entertainment venues/activities may be closed or require advance booking. You can check Louisiana’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Maine: As of May 1, 2021, Maine no longer requires proof of a negative test or quarantine for out-of-state travelers. Fully vaccinated travelers are also exempt from testing and quarantine requirements. Mask mandates are in place and capacity at restaurants and entertainment venues may be reduced. You can check Maine’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Maryland: Currently, there are no quarantine or testing requirements for domestic travel to Maryland. Travelers are encouraged to get tested before traveling between states, or returning to Maryland from another state. Mask mandates are in place and entertainment venues/activities may be closed or require advance booking. You can check Maryland’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Massachusetts: All visitors to Massachusetts are advised to quarantine for 10 days upon arrival or provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test results taken within 72 hours prior to arrival. Travelers can also get tested after arriving in MA and quarantine until they receive results. Fully vaccinated travelers are exempt from testing or quarantine. Mask mandates are in place and entertainment venues/activities may be closed or require advance booking. You can check Massachusetts’ Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Michigan: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to Michigan. Mask mandates are in place and entertainment venues/activities may be closed or require advance booking. You can check Michigan’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Minnesota: Minnesota asks travelers to get tested or quarantine prior to arrival for unvaccinated travelers. Some Native American lands may be closed. You can check Minnesota’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Mississippi: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to Mississippi. Mask mandates may be in place in certain regions and entertainment venues/activities may be closed or require advance booking. You can check Mississippi’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Missouri: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to Missouri. Mask mandates may be in place in certain regions and entertainment venues/activities may be closed or require advance booking. You can check Missouri’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Montana: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to Montana. Mask mandates may be in place in certain regions and Native American lands. You can check Montana’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Nebraska: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to Nebraska. Travelers are still recommended to follow CDC guidance and get tested 1-3 days before traveling and again 3-5 days after traveling. Mask mandates may be in place in certain regions and entertainment venues/activities may be closed or require advance booking. You can check Nebraska’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Nevada: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to Nevada. Mask mandates are in place and entertainment venues/activities may be closed or have limited capacity. You can check Nevada’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
New Hampshire: There are currently no domestic travel restrictions for travel to New Hampshire. Travelers are still recommended to follow CDC guidance and get tested 3-5 days after traveling. Vaccinated travelers need not test or quarantine for domestic travel. You can check New Hampshire’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
New Jersey: New Jersey’s travel advisory is no longer in effect as of May 17, 2021. However, travelers should get tested 1-3 days before they arrive. Vaccinated travelers are exempt from testing or quarantine requirements. Mask mandates are in place and entertainment venues/activities may be closed or have limited capacity. You can check New Jersey’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
New Mexico: Travelers to New Mexico are recommend to receive a negative test before traveling and to self-quarantine for 10 days upon arrival. “Low-risk states” are exempt from this requirement—currently, Hawaii is the only state exempt from this requirement. Mask mandates are in place and entertainment venues/activities may be closed or have limited capacity. You can check New Mexico’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
New York: Asymptomatic travelers to New York from another US state are not required to quarantine or get tested before arriving in New York. However, getting tested before traveling to New York is strongly recommended. All travelers arriving in New York from a non-contiguous state need to complete the Traveler Health Form. (Travelers from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont do not need to fill this out). Vaccinated travelers do not need to test or quarantine. Mask mandates are in place and entertainment venues/activities may be closed or have limited capacity. You can check New York’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
North Carolina: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to North Carolina. Mask mandates are in place and entertainment venues/activities may be closed or have limited capacity. You can check North Carolina’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
North Dakota: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to North Dakota. Unvaccinated travelers are recommended to follow CDC guidance and get tested 1-3 days before visiting North Dakota. Mask mandates are in place and entertainment venues/activities may be closed or have limited capacity. You can check North Dakota’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Ohio: Currently, no domestic travel restrictions are in place for Ohio. They are recommending that unvaccinated travelers follow CDC guidance and get tested 1-3 days before arriving in Ohio. You can check Ohio’s Covid-19 travel updates for which states need to quarantine and other details.
Oklahoma: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to Oklahoma. Mask mandates are in place and entertainment venues/activities may be closed or have limited capacity. You can check Oklahoma’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Oregon: Oregon is recommending a 14-day quarantine for all travelers entering the state. Vaccinated travelers are exempt from this quarantine. You can check Oregon’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Pennsylvania: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to Pennsylvania. Mask mandates are in place and entertainment venues/activities may be closed or have limited capacity. You can check Pennsylvania’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Rhode Island: Travelers coming from a “hot spot” within the US (as defined by Rhode Island’s guidelines on their website) must either quarantine for 10 days upon arrival or provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test taken after arrival or within 72 hours prior to arrival. Vaccinated travelers are exempt from this requirement. Mask mandates are in place and entertainment venues/activities may be closed or have limited capacity. You can check Rhode Island’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
South Carolina: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to South Carolina. Mask mandates are in place and entertainment venues/activities may be closed or have limited capacity. You can check South Carolina’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
South Dakota: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to South Dakota. Some entertainment venues/activities may be closed or have limited capacity and some Native American lands may be closed. You can check South Dakota’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Tennessee: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to Tennessee. Mask mandates may be in place and entertainment venues/activities may be closed or have limited capacity. You can check Tennessee’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Texas: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to Texas. You can check Texas’ Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Utah: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to Utah. Mask mandates may be in place throughout some regions and entertainment venues/activities may be closed or have limited capacity. Some Native American lands and parks are closed to visitors. You can check Utah’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Vermont: Travelers to Vermont are no longer to test or quarantine. Vermont recommends delaying travel until you are fully vaccinated. You can check Vermont’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Virginia: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to Virginia. Virginia recommends all travelers get tested both before and after their trip. Mask mandates are in place and entertainment venues/activities may be closed or have limited capacity. You can check Virginia’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Washington, D.C.: Travelers to Washington D.C. are no longer required to test or quarantine. Unvaccinated travelers are still recommend to get tested before and after traveling. Mask mandates are in place and some national sites and attractions may be closed. You can check Washington D.C’s Covid-19 travel updates for details. You can also check the status of major museums and attractions to see what’s open in Washington D.C.
Washington: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to Washington. Washington is recommending travelers follow CDC guidelines. You can check Washington’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
West Virginia: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to West Virginia. Mask mandates are in place and entertainment venues/activities may be closed or have limited capacity. You can check West Virginia’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Wisconsin: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to Wisconsin, however, the state is discouraging all nonessential travel (for Wisconsin residents and visitors to Wisconsin) unless you are fully vaccinated. Mask mandates are in place and entertainment venues/activities may be closed or have limited capacity. You can check Wisconsin’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
Wyoming: Currently, there are no domestic travel restrictions for travel to Wyoming. Mask mandates may be in place in some regions and entertainment venues/activities may be closed or have limited capacity. You can check Wyoming’s Covid-19 travel updates for details.
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