Drive or Fly: Enchanted Hills, NM to Pecos, NM?

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 ABQ–SAF. At 67 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 16m

Distance

67.1 mi

Total Cost

$50

CO2

27 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

3h 13m

7m in the air

Air Distance

54 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

14 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Enchanted Hills, NM → ABQ 31m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SAF → Pecos, NM 35m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Enchanted Hills, NM ABQ — Albuquerque International Sunport 21 mi, ~31m drive

Pecos, NM SAF — Santa Fe Municipal Airport 23 mi, ~35m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ABQ and SAF. 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 35m

1h 8m on rail

Total Cost

$10

CO2

3 kg

Route

Southwest Chief

Door-to-Door Timeline

Enchanted Hills, NM → Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center 27m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 68m

Arrival 10m

Lamy → Pecos, NM 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

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

Stations

From Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center 18 mi, ~27m drive

To Lamy 13 mi, ~20m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~3/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 3 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	1h 16m	3h 13m	2h 35m
Total cost (1 person)	$50	$122	$10
Carbon footprint	27 kg CO₂	14 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 — 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 17, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Enchanted Hills, NM to Pecos, NM with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.