Drive or Fly: Everett, WA to White Center, 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–BFI. At 35 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

51m

Distance

35.8 mi

Total Cost

$43

CO2

14 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$8

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 24m

4m in the air

Air Distance

33 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

8 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Everett, WA → PAE 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BFI → White Center, WA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

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

White Center, WA BFI — King County International Airport - Boeing Field 3 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PAE and BFI. 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 55m

1h 15m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Everett, WA → Everett Amtrak Station 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 75m

Arrival 10m

Seattle → White Center, WA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From Everett Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To Seattle 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/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 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 5m

40m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Everett, WA → Everett Bus Stop (EVR6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 40m

Arrival 10m

Seattle Bus Station (SEA6) → White Center, WA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From EVR6 — Everett Bus Stop 0 mi, ~30m drive

To SEA6 — Seattle Bus Station 0 mi, ~30m 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	51m	2h 24m	2h 55m	2h 5m
Total cost (1 person)	$43	$121	$5	$3
Carbon footprint	14 kg CO₂	8 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂	2 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 Everett, WA to White Center, WA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.