Drive or Fly: Greece, NY to Lansing, NY?

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 ROC–ITH. At 103 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 21m

Distance

103.8 mi

Total Cost

$58

CO2

42 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$23

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 30m

10m in the air

Air Distance

79 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

20 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Greece, NY → ROC 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ITH → Lansing, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Greece, NY ROC — Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

Lansing, NY ITH — Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport 1 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ROC and ITH. 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

3h 6m

1h 10m on rail

Total Cost

$15

CO2

4 kg

Route

Maple Leaf

Door-to-Door Timeline

Greece, NY → Rochester 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 70m

Arrival 10m

Syracuse Regional Transportation Center → Lansing, NY 66m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $15) $15

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

Stations

From Rochester 5 mi, ~10m drive

To Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 44 mi, ~66m 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 55m

2h 10m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

FlixBus 2685

Door-to-Door Timeline

Greece, NY → Rochester Bus Stop (ROC6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 130m

Arrival 10m

Ithaca (6IT) → Lansing, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $8) $8

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

Stations

From ROC6 — Rochester Bus Stop 6 mi, ~10m drive

To 6IT — Ithaca 3 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	2h 21m	2h 30m	3h 6m	2h 55m
Total cost (1 person)	$58	$123	$15	$8
Carbon footprint	42 kg CO₂	20 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	4 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

103.8 mi 2h 20m

via I 90, NY 34; NY 38, I 490

Alternative (+19 min)

111.2 mi 2h 40m

via NY 104, NY 34; NY 38, NY 89

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Greece, NY to Lansing, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.