21 Striking Pictures of How the World Gets Around

Feel the crush of Tokyo's subway at rush hour. See the rolling dunes of Morocco from the back of a camel. Cruise through a traditional floating market in Bangkok. Every traveler knows that a trip starts long before arrival, and getting there is half the fun. One of the best ways to experience the rhythm of a destination is by taking local transportation.

The 2017 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest is rolling, and already many entries show the world on the go. Find vintage cars rambling through Havana, chaotic traffic jams in India, and the iconic double decker buses of London. Check out some of our editors' favorite submissions so far, then be sure to submit your best shot.