Drive or Fly: Everett, WA to Blaine, WA?

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 PAE–BLI. At 83 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 38m

Distance

83.1 mi

Total Cost

$53

CO2

34 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$18

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 44m

9m in the air

Air Distance

74 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

19 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Everett, WA → PAE 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 9m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BLI → Blaine, WA 25m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Everett, WA PAE — Seattle Paine Field International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

Blaine, WA BLI — Bellingham International Airport 17 mi, ~25m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PAE and BLI. 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 36m

1h 13m on rail

Total Cost

$11

CO2

3 kg

Route

Amtrak Cascades

Door-to-Door Timeline

Everett, WA → Everett Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 73m

Arrival 10m

Bellingham Amtrak Station → Blaine, WA 33m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From Everett Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

To Bellingham Amtrak Station 22 mi, ~33m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 23m

1h 15m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US0501

Door-to-Door Timeline

Everett, WA → Everett Bus Stop (EVR6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 75m

Arrival 10m

Bellingham Bus Stop (BEL6) → Blaine, WA 33m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $6) $6

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

Stations

From EVR6 — Everett Bus Stop 0 mi, ~10m drive

To BEL6 — Bellingham Bus Stop 22 mi, ~33m 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 38m	2h 44m	2h 36m	2h 23m
Total cost (1 person)	$53	$123	$11	$6
Carbon footprint	34 kg CO₂	19 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 18, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Everett, WA to Blaine, WA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.