By Air
Ethiopian Airlines runs an extensive internal network and has reasonable prices. However, reconfirmation at all legs of the journey is essential or you could be stranded at obscure Ethiopian towns.

By Road
Ethiopian bus rides are a charming combination of unbelievably cheap tickets and equally unbelievably slow speeds. It is a good idea to get tickets early to avoid being ripped off by the local touts. Inside Addis Ababa, taxis are a better option than the local buses, on which your pockets are liable to feel very light after a while. Be sure to bargain with the driver first, since the first quoted fare is bound to be exorbitant and a bargaining is expected. You can also rent a car and drive around, but it certainly has its own risks.

By Train
The Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa trip is not recommended. The bus ride passes through better scenery and is faster.