Whether it’s by air, land, or sea, demigods often find themselves having to traverse the globe in search of some powerful godly artifact or missing piece of enchanted cloth.

When they’re setting off on a new quest, these youngsters are expected to travel from Long Island in New York or the Berkeley Hills in California to let’s say, Timbuktu, within a short window of time and with minimal supervision. And in most cases, these demigods are too young even to hold a learner’s permit.

Luckily, if you can see beyond the Mist, you possess several options to make the trek from point A to point B as smooth as possible. No need to call your older friend for a ride, or deal with those ridiculous surge prices on your favorite rideshare app.

All you’ll really need is a strong stomach . . . and to get over your fear of heights. In no particular order, here are our top five recommendations for how to ride in style as a demigod.

1. A Pegasus Companion

Can you really call yourself a Greek or Roman hero if you’ve never ridden on the back of a Pegasus before? For the uninitiated, have no fear: steering a Pegasus is really no different than riding a regular, non-flying horse. It just involves better conversation, and slightly more turbulence. Once you get used to their wings, and their surprising grasp of the English language, you’ll wonder why you were ever a fan of ground-based equines.

We can’t guarantee that your winged horse will be as charming and lovable as Percy’s Pegasus, Blackjack. Or as brave and loyal as Reyna’s companion, Skippy, was. But we can promise that, if you’re anything like most demigods, you will form an unbreakable bond with whichever Pegasus is designated to be your trusted steed. If they’re well-fell, you’ll be able to take off in less than an hour.

As far as cleaning, parking, and general maintenance of your Pegasus is concerned, you’re on your own.

The only downside? You run the risk of becoming . . . a fanatic. You know, the type of person who steers every conversation back to the topic of equestrians. And spends most nights at camp sleeping on a pile of hay in the stables. And sets up email alerts for when grooming tools go on sale. Once you go down that road, there’s no turning back, no matter how many times you’re whacked in the face by Pegasus feathers.

2. Dragons, Mechanical or Otherwise

Pegasi not quite your style? Perhaps you’re looking to make a more dramatic entrance when you ride into battle. There’s no better way to display power and dominance than to show up on the back of a fire-breathing dragon.

The only problem? We’ve estimated that there’s only a 0.01% chance that an organic dragon will deem you cool enough to ride on its back. Trust us, these giant lizards have much better things to do than give you a lift to your great aunt’s birthday party.

You might have better luck with a mechanical dragon, such as Festus, the automaton crafted by the mad geniuses who reside in Cabin #9. Be advised, though, that these contraptions are usually built to perform an important function, such as protecting camp from invading monsters. So you’re really going to need to work to gain their trust, even if their brains are mostly circuits and wires.

Just please make sure to turn off Attack Mode before the birthday cake comes out. These creatures can get a little paranoid at times. Leo’s still working on a patch to fix the dreaded candles = dynamite glitch.

3. Chariots of the Gods

Brilliant, shining carriages pulled through the air by the power of the gods are definitely the most stylish way to fly through the sky. As long as you’re comfortable being confused for Santa Claus every now and then. (Better keep some coal on hand, just in case.)

Unfortunately, the gods aren’t always amenable to lending their property to just any demigod. Ares rarely lets even his own kids pilot his war chariot. And whenever he does, it tends to get stolen by one of his other children.

Unless you’re willing to salvage an outdated model from the Junkyard of the Gods, your best bet might be to hope and pray (sometimes literally) that one of the kinder and gentler gods will take pity on you and offer you a ride to the next stop on your quest.

And well, let’s be honest here, you’re probably going to end up riding with Apollo. If he spends most of the time showing off whichever cool new car he can transform his sun chariot into, take our advice and show polite interest.

4. The Gray Sisters’ Taxi Service

If you’re someone who values speed over style (and you really, really don’t care about image), the Gray Sisters’ Taxi may be your most accessible option. And it will only cost you one golden drachma. (And no, we don’t know where you can find those. Ask your employer, not us.)

Yes, the sisters primarily use their taxi to transport wayward demigods in and out of Camp Half-Blood. But we’re sure that if you ask nicely, they’ll take you wherever you need to go. If they refuse, just bet the sisters that they can’t make it past the state line in under half an hour. Odds are, they’ll rise to the challenge. Just be warned: you may regret it.

You might run into trouble if you’re traveling with a Cyclopean buddy, though. For three ladies who share a single eye between three heads, the sisters are shockingly rude to those people. Must be a form of jealousy.

5. The Bus

Is it glamorous? No. Is it functional? Sometimes. Does the driver refuse to leave the station until the Wi-Fi is restored for some reason? Yes. Are you allowed only 2 minutes at the rest stop before the vehicle takes off without you? Also yes. Is it safe to use the bathroom? Don’t ask us!

We know taking the bus isn’t as glorious as riding on the back of a Pegasus or dragon. Or as fun as hanging out with the sun god. But with a couple of friends, some good music, and some tasty snacks, it isn’t the worst way to travel across the country in a pinch.

And besides, when you’re riding high in the clouds on the back of a mythical beast or inside a lush chariot, you can sometimes lose sight of the real reason you were tasked to save the world: to safeguard the lives of ordinary, everyday people. The type of folks who will be riding the bus right alongside you. When you’re assigned a quest from the gods, remind yourself of what’s really at stake by getting to know your fellow passengers. At least say hello to one every once in a while.

Like that kindly older lady who was somehow allowed to bring her cat on board with her. Or is it a snake? Actually, upon closer inspection, the animal kind of looks a bit like a goat . . .? Either way, we’re sure it doesn’t bite.

What’s your choice for the best way to travel as a demigod? Be sure to let us know!