If you're in trouble, or hurt or need - go to the poor people. They're the only ones that'll help - the only ones.
-- John Steinbeck

From the banner of digihitch.com, the web site for those that want to see the road on the cheap, and in a less artificial way. My guess is that rail-hopping, hitching, and hobo-ing in general are going to enjoy something of a resurgence in the coming years.