Drive or Fly: Astoria, NY to Ridgeway, 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–BUF. At 364 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 49m

Distance

364.9 mi

Total Cost

$116

CO2

147 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$81

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 27m

34m in the air

Air Distance

287 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

73 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Astoria, NY → LGA 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 34m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BUF → Ridgeway, NY 43m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Ridgeway, NY BUF — Buffalo Niagara International Airport 28 mi, ~43m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 4h 22m 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 48m

8h 8m on rail

Total Cost

$57

CO2

21 kg

Route

Empire Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Astoria, NY → Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 488m

Arrival 10m

Buffalo Depew Station → Ridgeway, NY 30m

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 0 mi, ~30m drive

To Buffalo Depew Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ Scenic views along the route

+ 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

9h 30m

8h 5m on road

Total Cost

$29

CO2

21 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Astoria, NY → New York Port Authority (NYD6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 485m

Arrival 10m

Batavia (48 Express) (BTA6) → Ridgeway, NY 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $29) $29

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

Stations

From NYD6 — New York Port Authority 0 mi, ~30m drive

To BTA6 — Batavia (48 Express) 0 mi, ~30m 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 49m	3h 27m	9h 48m	9h 30m
Total cost (1 person)	$116	$186	$57	$29
Carbon footprint	147 kg CO₂	73 kg CO₂	21 kg CO₂	21 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

364.9 mi 7h 49m

via I 81, I 80, I 90

Alternative (+21 min)

392 mi 8h 11m

via I 80, US 15, I 390

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