Drive or Fly: Aloha, OR to Coos Bay, OR?

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 PDX–OTH. At 211 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

4h 55m

Distance

211.2 mi

Total Cost

$82

CO2

85 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$47

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

2h 51m

19m in the air

Air Distance

161 mi

Total Cost

$181

CO2

41 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Aloha, OR → PDX 22m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 19m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

OTH → Coos Bay, OR 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Aloha, OR PDX — Portland International Airport 15 mi, ~22m drive

Coos Bay, OR OTH — Southwest Oregon Regional Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PDX and OTH. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 4m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

5h 23m

2h 39m on rail

Total Cost

$21

CO2

6 kg

Route

Amtrak Cascades

Door-to-Door Timeline

Aloha, OR → Portland 14m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 159m

Arrival 10m

Eugene → Coos Bay, OR 110m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $21) $21

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

Stations

From Portland 10 mi, ~14m drive

To Eugene 74 mi, ~110m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/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 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

5h 25m

2h 55m on road

Total Cost

$11

CO2

6 kg

Route

FlixBus N2111

Door-to-Door Timeline

Aloha, OR → Portland Curbside Bus Stop (PUT6) 14m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 175m

Arrival 10m

Eugene (University of Oregon - Jaqua Academic Ctr) (1UJ) → Coos Bay, OR 111m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From PUT6 — Portland Curbside Bus Stop 9 mi, ~14m drive

To 1UJ — Eugene (University of Oregon - Jaqua Academic Ctr) 74 mi, ~111m 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	4h 55m	2h 51m	5h 23m	5h 25m
Total cost (1 person)	$82	$181	$21	$11
Carbon footprint	85 kg CO₂	41 kg CO₂	6 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.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Aloha, OR to Coos Bay, OR with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.