Drive or Fly: Barre, VT to Berkshire, VT?

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

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 56m

Distance

69.6 mi

Total Cost

$50

CO2

28 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$15

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

4h 2m

7m in the air

Air Distance

55 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

14 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Barre, VT → BTV 56m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BTV → Berkshire, VT 59m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Barre, VT BTV — Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport 37 mi, ~56m drive

Berkshire, VT BTV — Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport 39 mi, ~59m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BTV and BTV. 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 34m

1h 16m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Vermonter

Door-to-Door Timeline

Barre, VT → Montpelier-Berlin Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 76m

Arrival 10m

St. Albans Amtrak Station → Berkshire, VT 28m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From Montpelier-Berlin Amtrak Station 7 mi, ~10m drive

To St. Albans Amtrak Station 19 mi, ~28m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~9/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 9 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 48m

1h 45m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US0260

Door-to-Door Timeline

Barre, VT → Montpelier Transit Center (MPE6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 105m

Arrival 10m

St. Albans Bus Stop (SNB6) → Berkshire, VT 28m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From MPE6 — Montpelier Transit Center 6 mi, ~10m drive

To SNB6 — St. Albans Bus Stop 19 mi, ~28m 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	1h 56m	4h 2m	2h 34m	2h 48m
Total cost (1 person)	$50	$122	$9	$5
Carbon footprint	28 kg CO₂	14 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	3 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.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Barre, VT to Berkshire, VT with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.