Drive or Fly: Fresno, CA to Eucalyptus Hills, 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 FAT–SAN. At 348 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 41m

Distance

348 mi

Total Cost

$112

CO2

141 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$77

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 13m

37m in the air

Air Distance

312 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

79 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Fresno, CA → FAT 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 37m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SAN → Eucalyptus Hills, CA 26m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Fresno, CA FAT — Fresno Yosemite International Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

Eucalyptus Hills, CA SAN — San Diego International Airport 17 mi, ~26m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FAT and SAN. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 28m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

9h 39m

8h 40m on road

Total Cost

$33

CO2

18 kg

Route

FlixBus 2006

Door-to-Door Timeline

Fresno, CA → Fresno Bus Station (FRS6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 520m

Arrival 10m

San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) (UCS) → Eucalyptus Hills, CA 24m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $33) $33

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

Stations

From FRS6 — Fresno Bus Station 1 mi, ~10m drive

To UCS — San Diego (La Jolla - UC San Diego) 16 mi, ~24m 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	6h 41m	3h 13m	9h 39m
Total cost (1 person)	$112	$187	$33
Carbon footprint	141 kg CO₂	79 kg CO₂	18 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

348 mi 6h 41m

via CA 99, I 5, I 5 Truck

Alternative (+20 min)

358.4 mi 7h 2m

via I 5, I 5 Truck, CA 41

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Fresno, CA to Eucalyptus Hills, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.