Drive or Fly: Huntley, CA to Tracy, 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 SCK–SCK. At 29 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

42m

Distance

29.8 mi

Total Cost

$42

CO2

12 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$7

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 53m

3m in the air

Air Distance

26 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

7 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Huntley, CA → SCK 28m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SCK → Tracy, CA 22m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Huntley, CA SCK — Stockton Metropolitan Airport 18 mi, ~28m drive

Tracy, CA SCK — Stockton Metropolitan Airport 15 mi, ~22m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SCK and SCK. 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

2h 12m

32m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Huntley, CA → Stockton 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 32m

Arrival 10m

Tracy Bus Stop Amtrak Bus Stop → Tracy, CA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From Stockton 0 mi, ~30m drive

To Tracy Bus Stop Amtrak Bus Stop 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~3/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 3 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

35m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Huntley, CA → Modesto Bus Stop (MDO6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 35m

Arrival 10m

Tracy Transit Center (TCT6) → Tracy, CA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From MDO6 — Modesto Bus Stop 0 mi, ~30m drive

To TCT6 — Tracy Transit Center 0 mi, ~30m 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	42m	2h 53m	2h 12m	2h
Total cost (1 person)	$42	$121	$3	$3
Carbon footprint	12 kg CO₂	7 kg CO₂	2 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

29.8 mi 42m

via CA 120; J7, CA 120, I 205 Bus

Alternative (+5 min)

31 mi 47m

via East Louise Avenue, CA 120; J7, I 205 Bus

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