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State-by-State Travel Restrictions for Coronavirus

State-by-state travel restrictions for coronavirus

What to know before you go on a road trip

Updated: July 29, 2020

Due to coronavirus, various states have travel restrictions for people coming into the state, as well as residents leaving and coming back.

Some states are stopping people at borders to ask questions about where they are coming from, requiring some to self-quarantine, and denying entry to others.

Before hitting the road this summer, check the local restrictions for each state you will be traveling to (and through).

State-by-State Map

State-by-State Details Guide

Select a State (*no statewide restrictions)
  1. Alabama*
  2. Alaska
  3. Arizona*
  4. Arkansas
  5. California*
  6. Colorado*
  7. Connecticut
  8. Delaware*
  9. District of Columbia*
  10. Florida
  11. Georgia*
  12. Hawaii
  13. Idaho
  14. Illinois*
  15. Indiana*
  16. Iowa*
  17. Kansas
  18. Kentucky*
  19. Louisiana*
  20. Maine
  21. Maryland*
  22. Massachusetts
  23. Michigan*
  24. Minnesota*
  25. Mississippi*
  26. Missouri*
  27. Montana*
  28. Nebraska
  29. Nevada
  30. New Hampshire
  31. New Jersey
  32. New Mexico
  33. New York
  34. North Carolina*
  35. North Dakota
  36. Ohio
  37. Oklahoma
  38. Oregon*
  39. Pennsylvania*
  40. Rhode Island
  41. South Carolina
  42. South Dakota*
  43. Tennessee*
  44. Texas*
  45. Utah*
  46. Vermont
  47. Virginia*
  48. Washington*
  49. West Virginia*
  50. Wisconsin
  51. Wyoming*

Alabama*

No statewide travel restrictions in place as of July 15, 2020.

Alaska

Except for Alaska residents who have left the state for no more than five days, everyone entering Alaska from another state or country must complete a traveler declaration form and either self-quarantine for 14 days (or the duration of their trip if it is shorter), present proof of a negative COVID-19 test, or get a COVID-19 test when arriving in Alaska and self-quarantine until the results arrive. There is a very narrow exception from the self-quarantine or testing requirement for people entering Alaska who previously tested positive, do not currently have symptoms, and can provide a note of recovery. Residents of Alaska who left the state for no more than five days must complete a traveler declaration form and either self-quarantine for 14 days or get a coronavirus test when they arrive. Complex rules involving additional testing may apply, depending on when the traveler was tested and how long they will be staying in Alaska.

Arizona*

No statewide travel restrictions in place as of July 15, 2020.

Arkansas

There are no statewide travel restrictions in place as of July 15, 2020. Given the increased community spread of the coronavirus in the US, however, individuals are asked to consider home self-quarantine for 14 days upon returning to Arkansas.

California*

No statewide travel restrictions in place as of July 15, 2020.

Colorado*

No statewide travel restrictions in place as of July 15, 2020.

Connecticut

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced a joint incoming travel advisory effective June 25, 2020. All individuals (with limited exceptions, such as for essential workers) entering Connecticut from states with a significant spread of the coronavirus shall self-quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state. As of July 21, 2020, the 31 states that meet the criteria outlined in the advisory are Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. The requirements of the travel advisory do not apply to individuals passing through the designated states for a limited duration through the course of travel (such as for layovers). All people entering Connecticut also must fill out a travel health form upon their arrival.

Delaware*

No statewide travel restrictions in place as of July 15, 2020.

District of Columbia*

There are no travel restrictions in place as of July 15, 2020, although non-essential travel outside of the National Capitol Region is discouraged. It is recommended to not travel if you are sick, or if you have been around someone with COVID-19 in the past 14 days, and to not travel with someone who is sick.

Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis has directed all individuals entering Florida from an area with substantial community spread of the coronavirus, including the New York Tri-State Area (Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York), to isolate or quarantine for 14 days from their entry into Florida or the duration of their stay in Florida, whichever is shorter. There are exceptions for airline employees; people involved in commercial activity; people performing military, emergency, or health responses; and students traveling for the purpose of academic work, internships, sports training and any other activity or program approved by their educational institution.

Georgia*

No statewide travel restrictions in place as of July 15, 2020.

Hawaii

A 14-day self-quarantine (or for the duration of a visit if it is shorter than 14 days) continues to be required for all individuals arriving from out-of-state to Hawaii, with limited exceptions. Starting on September 1, 2020, a new pre-travel testing program will allow all travelers arriving in Hawaii from out-of-state to avoid the 14-day quarantine by getting a valid COVID-19 test within 72 hours of their trip and showing proof of a negative test result.

Idaho

As of July 15, 2020, Ada County has returned to many of the guidelines in Stage 3 of Idaho’s reopening plan (Idaho Rebounds). In Stage 3, a 14-day self-quarantine is encouraged for people entering Idaho from another country or from an area outside Idaho with substantial community spread of the coronavirus, or case rates higher than Idaho’s. The rest of the state is in Stage 4 of its reopening plan, under which non-essential travel is permitted with regard to locations that allow it and are not experiencing ongoing transmission. Individuals in those areas should adhere to CDC guidelines related to non-essential travel.

Illinois*

Although there are no statewide travel restrictions in place, travelers entering Chicago from certain states must self-quarantine for 14 days. As of July 17, 2020, the states are Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Nevada, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah. The list will be updated weekly.

Indiana*

No statewide travel restrictions in place as of July 15, 2020.

Iowa*

No statewide travel restrictions in place as of July 15, 2020.

Kansas

As of July 15, 2020, to limit the spread of the coronavirus there is a mandate to quarantine for 14 days after arrival in Kansas for anyone who has traveled to Arizona on or after June 17, or to Florida on or after June 29. A 14-day quarantine also applies to people who have traveled to French Guiana, Bahrain, or countries with a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice and restrictions on entry into the US on or after July 14, or who have traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise on or after March 15. This mandate does not apply to critical infrastructure sectors.

Kentucky*

No statewide travel restrictions in place as of July 15, 2020.

Louisiana*

No statewide travel restrictions in place as of July 15, 2020.

Maine

All out-of-state travelers coming into Maine, as well as residents returning to Maine, must complete a 14-day quarantine upon arrival. Maine will allow adults who obtain and receive a negative COVID-19 PCR test no more than 72 hours before arriving in the state to forgo the 14-day quarantine. Residents of New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey are exempt from the testing and 14-day quarantine requirements.All out-of-state travelers coming into Maine, as well as residents returning to Maine, must complete a 14-day quarantine upon arrival. Maine will allow adults who obtain and receive a negative COVID-19 PCR test no more than 72 hours before arriving in the state to forgo the 14-day quarantine. Residents of New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey are exempt from the testing and 14-day quarantine requirements.

Maryland*

No statewide travel restrictions in place as of July 15, 2020. Individuals who begin displaying coronavirus symptoms after traveling out of state for non-essential duties are recommended to self-quarantine for 14 days upon their return to Maryland. Individuals who travel out of state to perform essential duties may consider self-quarantining.

Massachusetts

Massachusetts expects all visitors entering the state to self-quarantine for 14 days, except for people arriving from Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, New York, and New Jersey. Exceptions apply to workers in health care, public health, public safety, transportation, and other essential sectors.

Michigan*

No statewide travel restrictions in place as of July 15, 2020.

Minnesota*

No statewide travel restrictions in place as of July 15, 2020.

Mississippi*

No statewide travel restrictions in place as of July 15, 2020.

Missouri*

No statewide travel restrictions in place as of July 15, 2020.

Montana*

There are no statewide travel restrictions in place as of July 15, 2020. However, all tribal lands are closed to visitors. Travelers can expect the Montana National Guard to conduct screenings in airports and train depots and refer anyone with coronavirus-related symptoms to local public health officials.

Nebraska

People returning to Nebraska from international travel should self-quarantine and self-monitor for 14 days, or for the duration of their stay if it will be less than 14 days. Exceptions apply to health care workers, commuters, and certain other designated groups.`

Nevada

Nevada strongly discourages people who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus and have not yet recovered, those who have been presumptively diagnosed with COVID-19, and those who are exhibiting symptoms of the virus from traveling to Nevada.

New Hampshire

People traveling to New Hampshire for an extended period from states other than Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island are asked to self-quarantine for 14 days.

New Jersey

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced a joint incoming travel advisory effective June 25, 2020. All individuals (with limited exceptions, such as for essential workers) entering New Jersey from states with a significant spread of COVID-19 should self-quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state. As of July 21, 2020, the 31 states that meet the criteria outlined in the advisory are Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. The requirements of the travel advisory do not apply to any individual passing through the designated states for a limited duration through the course of travel (such as for layovers).

New Mexico

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an executive order on June 1, 2020 that requires air travelers to New Mexico to self-isolate or self-quarantine for at least 14 days from their date of entry, or the duration of their visit, whichever is shorter. This order includes exceptions to the 14-day self-quarantine requirement, including for emergency first responders, health care workers, military personnel, and individuals traveling to New Mexico to conduct business activities. This order replaced a prior self-quarantine order that was issued in March.v

New York

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced a joint incoming travel advisory effective June 25, 2020. All individuals (with limited exceptions, such as for essential workers) entering New York from states with a significant spread of the coronavirus must self-quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state. As of July 21, 2020, the 31 states that meet the criteria outlined in the advisory are Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. The requirements of the travel advisory do not apply to any individual passing through the designated states for a limited duration through the course of travel (such as for layovers).

North Carolina*

No statewide travel restrictions in place as of July 15, 2020.

North Dakota

People returning to North Dakota from international travel, or who have traveled internationally within the last 14 days, must quarantine for 14 days or the duration of their stay, whichever is shorter. Exceptions apply to essential critical infrastructure workers and people who are commuting to and from North Dakota for work or for essential supplies and services.

Ohio

People who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, people who have been presumptively diagnosed with COVID-19, and people who are exhibiting the main symptoms of the virus, unless they have recovered, may not enter the state except for medical reasons or if they are a permanent resident of Ohio.

Oklahoma

An Executive Order issued by Governor Kevin Stitt directs everyone who enters the state from another state or country to follow the CDC travel guidelines to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Oregon*

No statewide travel restrictions in place as of July 15, 2020.

Pennsylvania*

People entering Pennsylvania from certain states are advised to self-quarantine for 14 days after their arrival. As of July 16, 2020, the list includes Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.

Rhode Island

People entering Rhode Island from a state that has a positive COVID-19 test rate greater than 5 percent must self-quarantine for 14 days, unless they can show that they tested negative for COVID-19 no more than 72 hours before entering the state. As of July 15, 2020, the states that met this threshold were Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

South Carolina

People returning to South Carolina from an area with substantial or ongoing community spread of the coronavirus are recommended to stay home for 14 days after leaving that area. If you have traveled internationally in the past 14 days, it is recommended that you stay home and monitor your health.

South Dakota*

South Dakota does not have any travel restrictions for visitors, but the South Dakota Department of Tourism notes that some trip routes through Tribal lands may be closed and alternatives will be needed.

Tennessee*

No statewide travel restrictions in place as of July 15, 2020.

Texas*

No statewide travel restrictions in place as of July 15, 2020.

Utah*

There are no statewide travel restrictions in place as of July 15, 2020. Travel guidelines vary based on the risk phase of the specific Utah locality and whether someone is a high-risk individual.

Vermont

The State of Vermont has determined that any county with less than 400 active cases of the novel coronavirus per one million residents is now eligible for quarantine-free leisure travel. The Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development is regularly updating a map that identifies such “quarantine” and “non-quarantine” counties in the Northeastern US. Vermont residents may travel outside of the state to counties across Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio that have a similar active coronavirus caseload to Vermont and return without quarantining if they do so in a personal vehicle. Vermont residents will be required to quarantine in Vermont upon return if they travel to a quarantine county or outside of the states listed above. Residents of counties in the states listed above that have a similar active COVID-19 caseload to Vermont may enter the state for leisure travel without quarantining if they do so in a personal vehicle. People who live in a quarantine county in one of the states above or who live in a state not included in the list above must follow specific quarantine protocols, which include a seven-day or 14-day quarantine.

Vermont residents or non-resident travelers can enter Vermont without quarantining if they are traveling to or from Vermont for authorized work and have not been in contact with someone with the coronavirus in the prior 24 hours and have not experienced COVID-19-like symptoms in the prior 24 hours.

Virginia*

If you traveled internationally, or on a cruise ship or river boat, it is advised that you self-quarantine for 14 days from the time that you return to Virginia.`

Washington*

No statewide travel restrictions in place as of July 15, 2020.

West Virginia*

There are no statewide travel restrictions in place as of July 15, 2020. The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources recommends that state residents with plans to vacation in a crowded area be extremely cautious, practice social distancing, and wear a face mask, and that those who have traveled or are traveling to a large or crowded vacation area self-monitor/quarantine for 14 days upon return to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services recommends that residents cancel or postpone all travel, including travel within the state. Residents who must travel are urged to check area-specific safety updates and closures as some cities and counties in Wisconsin may have stay at home or self-quarantine requirements.

Wyoming*

No statewide travel restrictions in place as of July 15, 2020.

Source: https://www.justia.com/covid-19/50-state-covid-19-resources/travel-restrictions-during-covid-19-50-state-resources/