Drive or Fly: Annapolis, WA to Bainbridge Island, WA?

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 BFI–BFI. At 36 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

58m

Distance

36.3 mi

Total Cost

$43

CO2

15 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$8

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 43m

1m in the air

Air Distance

7 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

2 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Annapolis, WA → BFI 23m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BFI → Bainbridge Island, WA 19m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

Annapolis, WA BFI — King County International Airport - Boeing Field 15 mi, ~23m drive

Bainbridge Island, WA BFI — King County International Airport - Boeing Field 12 mi, ~19m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BFI and BFI. 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 5m

5m on road

Total Cost

CO2

0 kg

Route

FlixBus 2110

Door-to-Door Timeline

Annapolis, WA → Seattle Bus Station (SEA6) 21m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 5m

Arrival 10m

Seattle (6th Ave S & S Lane St) (1SE) → Bainbridge Island, WA 14m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $0) $0

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

Stations

From SEA6 — Seattle Bus Station 14 mi, ~21m drive

To 1SE — Seattle (6th Ave S & S Lane St) 9 mi, ~14m 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	58m	2h 43m	1h 5m
Total cost (1 person)	$43	$120	$0
Carbon footprint	15 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂	0 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: 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 18, 2026.

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