by car

phrase

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

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The nearest city to Chiricahua National Park is Willcox, Arizona, which is roughly 30–45 minutes away by car. — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026 Embark Beyond’s Jack Ezon recommends sending your bags by car from Nice and taking a 15-minute helicopter from the airport to bypass any traffic on the coastal roads. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026 The pope then walked outside greeted and waved at the crowd and shook hands of hospital staff lined up by car to see him off. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Celebrants arriving by car can park at the nearby Miwok Middle School. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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