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Driving and walking are among the safest ways to travel during a pandemic. Here's how other modes of transportation rank.

Erin McDowell,Erin McDowell   

Driving and walking are among the safest ways to travel during a pandemic. Here's how other modes of transportation rank.
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FILE PHOTO: A woman walks through the financial district of New York City, U.S., October 16, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Whether it's across the country or to your local grocery store, having to rely on public transportation might put travelers at increased risk, despite increased social distancing measures.

Other ways of traveling, like riding in a car alone or walking, are thought to be a lot safer for your health.

Business Insider consulted expert advice and CDC recommendations to determine the safest ways to travel during the coronavirus outbreak.

Here are the safest modes of transportation during a pandemic, ranked from most to least risky.

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