Drive or Fly: Blythe, CA to Fontana, CA?

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 YUM–ONT. At 176 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

3h 14m

Distance

176.8 mi

Total Cost

$74

CO2

71 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$39

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 14m

20m in the air

Air Distance

166 mi

Total Cost

$127

CO2

42 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Blythe, CA → YUM 99m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 20m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ONT → Fontana, CA 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Airports

Blythe, CA YUM — Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma 66 mi, ~99m drive

Fontana, CA ONT — Ontario International Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between YUM and ONT. 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

3h 44m

2h 58m on road

Total Cost

$18

CO2

9 kg

Route

Greyhound US1000

Door-to-Door Timeline

Blythe, CA → Blythe (Rocket Gas) (BTH6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 178m

Arrival 10m

San Bernardino Depot (SBN6) → Fontana, CA 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $18) $18

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

Stations

From BTH6 — Blythe (Rocket Gas) 1 mi, ~10m drive

To SBN6 — San Bernardino Depot 7 mi, ~11m 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 14m	4h 14m	3h 44m
Total cost (1 person)	$74	$127	$18
Carbon footprint	71 kg CO₂	42 kg CO₂	9 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 12, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Blythe, CA to Fontana, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.