1. traveling or occurring across land rather than by sea or air

1. by way of land rather than by sea or air

Examples

• The overland route to California was dangerous but popular during the gold rush.
• They chose overland transportation to avoid the stormy seas.
• The goods were shipped overland by truck and train.
• An overland journey across the continent takes several days.
• The package will arrive faster if sent overland rather than by ship.
• Overland travel was the only option before commercial aviation.
• The overland pipeline carries oil across three states.