Drive or Fly: Fontana, CA to Halloran Springs, CA?

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 ONT–LAS. At 143 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 38m

Distance

143.6 mi

Total Cost

$67

CO2

58 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$32

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

4h 6m

15m in the air

Air Distance

125 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

32 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Fontana, CA → ONT 15m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 15m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LAS → Halloran Springs, CA 96m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Fontana, CA ONT — Ontario International Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

Halloran Springs, CA LAS — Harry Reid International Airport 64 mi, ~96m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ONT and LAS. 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

6h 14m

4h 4m on road

Total Cost

$20

CO2

11 kg

Route

Greyhound US0900

Door-to-Door Timeline

Fontana, CA → San Bernardino Depot (SBN6) 11m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 244m

Arrival 10m

Las Vegas Bus Terminal (LVG6) → Halloran Springs, CA 94m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $20) $20

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

Stations

From SBN6 — San Bernardino Depot 7 mi, ~11m drive

To LVG6 — Las Vegas Bus Terminal 63 mi, ~94m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~35/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

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 38m	4h 6m	6h 14m
Total cost (1 person)	$67	$125	$20
Carbon footprint	58 kg CO₂	32 kg CO₂	11 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: 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.

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