Drive or Fly: Augusta, GA to Union Point, GA?

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 AGS–AGS. At 69 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 25m

Distance

69.9 mi

Total Cost

$51

CO2

28 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$16

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 58m

8m in the air

Air Distance

64 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

16 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Augusta, GA → AGS 11m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

AGS → Union Point, GA 99m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Augusta, GA AGS — Augusta Regional At Bush Field 7 mi, ~11m drive

Union Point, GA AGS — Augusta Regional At Bush Field 66 mi, ~99m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between AGS and AGS. 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 58m

50m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0642

Door-to-Door Timeline

Augusta, GA → Augusta (AUU6) 11m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 50m

Arrival 10m

Washington (Texaco) (WAG6) → Union Point, GA 32m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From AUU6 — Augusta 7 mi, ~11m drive

To WAG6 — Washington (Texaco) 21 mi, ~32m 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	1h 25m	3h 58m	1h 58m
Total cost (1 person)	$51	$123	$4
Carbon footprint	28 kg CO₂	16 kg CO₂	2 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 13, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Augusta, GA to Union Point, GA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.