if you do, you'll have the best luck and safer trip if you dress like a college student and hold a sign with your destination clearly printed on it, along with a 'please'. it's been a few decades since i hitched long distances but always felt safer on the open highways verses the city but never had a hard time in either in the 1,000's of miles i've covered using my thumb, magic marker and piece of cardboard! it can be quite an adventure and easy on the wallet!