What to know about the costs of traveling for abortion care in the US From the 10 insights on today's news that will make you smarter tomorrow series Katrina Kimport, Professor of Sociology, University of California, San Francisco Aug 30, 2022 Aug 30, 2022 Updated May 30, 2023 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A plane ticket and hotel stay are not the only costs to consider when traveling to get an abortion. kieferpix/iStock via Getty Images PluskAmp3@CE:@? 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