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Drive or Fly: Astoria, NY to Batavia, NY?

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 LGA–ROC. At 349 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

7h 12m

Distance

349.5 mi

Total Cost

$113

CO2

141 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$78
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 23m

32m in the air

Air Distance

268 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

68 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Astoria, NY → LGA 10m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 32m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
ROC → Batavia, NY 41m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Astoria, NY LGA — LaGuardia Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive
Batavia, NY ROC — Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport 27 mi, ~41m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LGA and ROC. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 49m 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

9h 40m

8h 8m on rail

Total Cost

$57

CO2

17 kg

Route

Empire Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Astoria, NY → Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 10m
Boarding 30m
Train ride 488m
Arrival 10m
Buffalo Depew Station → Batavia, NY 42m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $57) $57

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

Stations

From Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 4 mi, ~10m drive
To Buffalo Depew Station 28 mi, ~42m 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

8h 50m

8h 5m on road

Total Cost

$29

CO2

15 kg

Route

Greyhound US0205

Door-to-Door Timeline

Astoria, NY → New York Port Authority (NYD6) 10m
Boarding 15m
Bus ride 485m
Arrival 10m
Batavia (48 Express) (BTA6) → Batavia, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $29) $29

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

Stations

From NYD6 — New York Port Authority 3 mi, ~10m drive
To BTA6 — Batavia (48 Express) 1 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 7h 12m 3h 23m 9h 40m 8h 50m
Total cost (1 person) $113 $186 $57 $29
Carbon footprint 141 kg CO2 68 kg CO2 17 kg CO2 15 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 12, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Astoria, NY to Batavia, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.