Drive or Fly: Ferriday, LA to Maryland, LA?

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 AEX–BTR. At 93 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 39m

Distance

93.3 mi

Total Cost

$56

CO2

38 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$21

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 52m

9m in the air

Air Distance

78 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

20 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Ferriday, LA → AEX 93m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 9m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BTR → Maryland, LA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Ferriday, LA AEX — Alexandria International Airport 62 mi, ~93m drive

Maryland, LA BTR — Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport 2 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between AEX and BTR. 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

4h 44m

1h 22m on rail

Total Cost

$15

CO2

4 kg

Route

City of New Orleans

Door-to-Door Timeline

Ferriday, LA → Brookhaven Amtrak Station 98m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 82m

Arrival 10m

Hammond Amtrak Station → Maryland, LA 64m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $15) $15

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

Stations

From Brookhaven Amtrak Station 66 mi, ~98m drive

To Hammond Amtrak Station 43 mi, ~64m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~4/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 4 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 35m

2h 25m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound 2221

Door-to-Door Timeline

Ferriday, LA → Boyce, LA (BOY6) 95m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 145m

Arrival 10m

Baton Rouge Bus Station (BTR6) → Maryland, LA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From BOY6 — Boyce, LA 63 mi, ~95m drive

To BTR6 — Baton Rouge Bus Station 7 mi, ~10m 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 39m	3h 52m	4h 44m	4h 35m
Total cost (1 person)	$56	$123	$15	$12
Carbon footprint	38 kg CO₂	20 kg CO₂	4 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: 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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