Drive or Fly: Auburn, WA to East Port Orchard, 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 SEA–BFI. At 39 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

54m

Distance

39 mi

Total Cost

$44

CO2

16 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$9

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 42m

3m in the air

Air Distance

24 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

6 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Auburn, WA → SEA 16m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BFI → East Port Orchard, WA 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Auburn, WA SEA — Seattle–Tacoma International Airport 10 mi, ~16m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SEA 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

2h 10m

52m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Amtrak Cascades

Door-to-Door Timeline

Auburn, WA → Tacoma 16m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 52m

Arrival 10m

Seattle → East Port Orchard, WA 22m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From Tacoma 10 mi, ~16m drive

To Seattle 15 mi, ~22m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~6/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 6 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 22m

20m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

FlixBus 2110

Door-to-Door Timeline

Auburn, WA → Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport (SAP6) 15m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 20m

Arrival 10m

Seattle Bus Station (SEA6) → East Port Orchard, WA 22m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

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

Stations

From SAP6 — Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

To SEA6 — Seattle Bus Station 15 mi, ~22m 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	54m	2h 42m	2h 10m	1h 22m
Total cost (1 person)	$44	$121	$5	$1
Carbon footprint	16 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂	1 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.

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