Drive or Fly: Farmers Branch, TX to Garland, TX?

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 DAL–TXK. At 159 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

3h 1m

Distance

159.7 mi

Total Cost

$70

CO2

65 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$35

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 25m

16m in the air

Air Distance

135 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

34 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Farmers Branch, TX → DAL 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 16m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TXK → Garland, TX 59m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Farmers Branch, TX DAL — Dallas Love Field 6 mi, ~10m drive

Garland, TX TXK — Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) 39 mi, ~59m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DAL and TXK. 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

6h 45m

4h 53m on rail

Total Cost

$33

CO2

10 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Farmers Branch, TX → Dallas 17m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 293m

Arrival 10m

Texarkana Amtrak Station → Garland, TX 55m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $33) $33

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

Stations

From Dallas 12 mi, ~17m drive

To Texarkana Amtrak Station 37 mi, ~55m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~6/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 6 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 39m

2h 20m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

7 kg

Route

Greyhound US0135

Door-to-Door Timeline

Farmers Branch, TX → Dallas Bus Station (DLD6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 140m

Arrival 10m

Mount Pleasant (Total Stop Sunoco) (MLP6) → Garland, TX 44m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From DLD6 — Dallas Bus Station 5 mi, ~10m drive

To MLP6 — Mount Pleasant (Total Stop Sunoco) 29 mi, ~44m 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	3h 1m	3h 25m	6h 45m	3h 39m
Total cost (1 person)	$70	$125	$33	$12
Carbon footprint	65 kg CO₂	34 kg CO₂	10 kg CO₂	7 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 12, 2026.

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