Drive or Fly: Hungary, CT to Burlington, CT?

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 BDL–BDL. At 23 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

44m

Distance

23.8 mi

Total Cost

$40

CO2

10 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$5

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 40m

2m in the air

Air Distance

17 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hungary, CT → BDL 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BDL → Burlington, CT 28m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Hungary, CT BDL — Bradley International Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

Burlington, CT BDL — Bradley International Airport 18 mi, ~28m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BDL and BDL. 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

1h 42m

28m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hungary, CT → Windsor Locks 13m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 28m

Arrival 10m

Berlin Amtrak → Burlington, CT 21m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From Windsor Locks 9 mi, ~13m drive

To Berlin Amtrak 14 mi, ~21m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~38/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

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 58m

55m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0255s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hungary, CT → Springfield Union Station (SPM6) 20m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 55m

Arrival 10m

New Britain (Jimmy'S Food Mart #1) (NBI6) → Burlington, CT 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From SPM6 — Springfield Union Station 13 mi, ~20m drive

To NBI6 — New Britain (Jimmy'S Food Mart #1) 12 mi, ~18m 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	44m	2h 40m	1h 42m	1h 58m
Total cost (1 person)	$40	$121	$4	$3
Carbon footprint	10 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂	2 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 13, 2026.

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