Can You Travel to Another State for an Abortion?

Understanding abortion laws can feel disorienting, especially if you already feel overwhelmed by an unplanned pregnancy.

Some states have abortion restrictions, so women travel to other states for an abortion. If you’re considering an abortion, there are six things you should know before traveling!

1. Know About the Types of Abortion.

There are two types of abortion—surgical and medical abortion. Before you travel, you’ll want to understand the processes and risks of these procedures.

2. Know How Far Along You Are in Your Pregnancy.

Most abortion laws depend on your gestational age, or how far along you are in your pregnancy. Plus, a medical abortion, or abortion pill, has only been approved by the FDA for up to 10 weeks.¹ Women who have regular menstrual periods may use that to estimate her pregnancy’s gestational age, but an ultrasound is the most exact way to figure out how far along you are.

Pregnancy Decision Line can connect you with a local pregnancy center that provides free ultrasounds. Contact us to get started.

3. Know the Laws in Your State.

The majority of states with abortion restrictions do not prosecute women who choose an abortion. However, in some states, individuals who aid a woman in obtaining an abortion could be civilly prosecuted. This could include aiding with transportation or finances.

Click here to learn more about your state’s abortion laws.

4. Know the Laws in Other States.

Although the Constitution protects a woman’s right to travel to another state for an abortion, abortion must be legal in that state.² So, you’ll want to know the abortion laws in the state you plan to travel to. Other states could also have further restrictions such as required counseling, ultrasounds, or a waiting period before an abortion.

Click here to learn more about abortion laws in other states.

5. Know the Cost.

As of March 2025, abortion providers charge up to $950 for medical abortion or abortion pills.³ Surgical abortions can cost up to $1,150 in the first trimester, to $2,300 in the second trimester.⁴ These costs often include fees for ultrasounds, blood tests, medications, and follow-up appointments. Traveling for an abortion also includes the cost of travel, lodging, and even missing work.

Pregnancy Decision Line can connect you with a local pregnancy center that provides free ultrasounds. They do not provide or refer for abortion services, but will empower you with the information you need about all of your pregnancy options.

Contact us to get started.

6. Know About Follow-Up.

As with any medical procedure, follow-up care is recommended to evaluate for complications. Complications from the abortion pills could include ongoing pregnancy, incomplete abortion/retained pregnancy tissue, heavy bleeding, or infection.⁵ Whereas complications from a surgical abortion could include uterine perforation, infection, or bleeding.⁶

So, if you travel out of state, you will need to find out if you need to remain in the state for a follow up appointment with the abortion provider.

Get the Facts on Abortion at Pregnancy Decision Line

We understand that abortion may feel like the best option for you right now. Before you spend time, money, and energy on traveling out of state, consider contacting Pregnancy Decision Line.

We will connect you with a local pregnancy center that provides free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and abortion information—all so you can make a fully informed decision.

Please be aware that Pregnancy Decision Line does not provide or refer for abortion services.