That pretty much depends on where you live. In metropolitan areas the most common is public transportation, no upkeep, no insurance, not having to look/pay for parking. In rural areas it is the automobile, especially where there is no public transportation.
Walking.
train was the most common method of transportation.
Bus
I think that the transportation was by horses and their wagon.
the automobile
Horses and feet - Shanks's pony!!!
Walking as most people could not afford a horse. There was not that much else invented yet
Elevator
You would take a ferry to Alcatraz Island, while there the only transportation would be walking.
If you own a car and you don't live relatively near any public transportation, then travel by car is most used. If you live in a city, then subway or bus is most common. There ae also lots of taxis near large cities and airports.
walking
Ya have to walk to your car or public transportation.