Drive or Fly: City of Portland, ME to Trenton, ME?

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 PWM–BHB. At 152 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

3h 31m

Distance

152.3 mi

Total Cost

$69

CO2

62 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$34

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 34m

13m in the air

Air Distance

105 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

27 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

City of Portland, ME → PWM 11m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BHB → Trenton, ME 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

City of Portland, ME PWM — Portland International Jetport 7 mi, ~11m drive

Trenton, ME BHB — Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport 1 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PWM and BHB. 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 20m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

6 kg

Route

FlixBus N2615

Door-to-Door Timeline

City of Portland, ME → City of Portland (PVT6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 140m

Arrival 10m

Bangor Park & Ride (BGV6) → Trenton, ME 49m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From PVT6 — City of Portland 5 mi, ~10m drive

To BGV6 — Bangor Park & Ride 32 mi, ~49m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~5/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 5 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	3h 31m	2h 34m	3h 44m
Total cost (1 person)	$69	$124	$12
Carbon footprint	62 kg CO₂	27 kg CO₂	6 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.

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