Drive or Fly: Alamo, GA to Savannah, GA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for MCN–SAV. At 118 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 24m

Distance

118.3 mi

Total Cost

$61

CO2

48 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$26

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 57m

12m in the air

Air Distance

98 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

25 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Alamo, GA → MCN 95m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 12m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SAV → Savannah, GA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Alamo, GA MCN — Middle Georgia Regional Airport 63 mi, ~95m drive

Savannah, GA SAV — Savannah Hilton Head International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MCN and SAV. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 29m

1h 2m on rail

Total Cost

$11

CO2

3 kg

Route

Silver Meteor

Door-to-Door Timeline

Alamo, GA → Jesup Amtrak Station 97m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 62m

Arrival 10m

Savannah → Savannah, GA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Jesup Amtrak Station 65 mi, ~97m drive

To Savannah 3 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~12/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 12 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 26m

2h 15m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US0640s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Alamo, GA → Dublin (DGA6) 36m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 135m

Arrival 10m

Savannah Bus Station (SAV6) → Savannah, GA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From DGA6 — Dublin 24 mi, ~36m drive

To SAV6 — Savannah Bus Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 24m	3h 57m	3h 29m	3h 26m
Total cost (1 person)	$61	$124	$11	$12
Carbon footprint	48 kg CO₂	25 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 13, 2026.

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