Drive or Fly: Astoria, NY to Queensbury, 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–RUT. At 205 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 17m

Distance

205 mi

Total Cost

$80

CO2

83 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$45

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 24m

22m in the air

Air Distance

181 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

46 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Astoria, NY → LGA 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 22m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

RUT → Queensbury, NY 52m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Astoria, NY LGA — LaGuardia Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

Queensbury, NY RUT — Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport 35 mi, ~52m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LGA and RUT. 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

4h 58m

3h 57m on rail

Total Cost

$35

CO2

10 kg

Route

Ethan Allen Express

Door-to-Door Timeline

Astoria, NY → Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 237m

Arrival 10m

Fort Edward Amtrak → Queensbury, NY 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $35) $35

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

Stations

From Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 4 mi, ~10m drive

To Fort Edward Amtrak 8 mi, ~11m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/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 1 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

5h 18m

4h 33m on road

Total Cost

$20

CO2

10 kg

Route

Greyhound US0200

Door-to-Door Timeline

Astoria, NY → New York Port Authority (NYD6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 273m

Arrival 10m

Glens Falls Bus Stop (GFL6) → Queensbury, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $20) $20

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

Stations

From NYD6 — New York Port Authority 3 mi, ~10m drive

To GFL6 — Glens Falls Bus Stop 5 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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

− 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 17m	3h 24m	4h 58m	5h 18m
Total cost (1 person)	$80	$182	$35	$20
Carbon footprint	83 kg CO₂	46 kg CO₂	10 kg CO₂	10 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

205 mi 4h 16m

via NY 17, I 87, NJ 17

Alternative (+34 min)

229 mi 4h 51m

via I 87, NY 17, US 209

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