Drive or Fly: Hurricane, WV to Huntington, WV?

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 CRW–HTS. At 27 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

35m

Distance

27.1 mi

Total Cost

$41

CO2

11 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$6

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 49m

3m in the air

Air Distance

23 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

6 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hurricane, WV → CRW 35m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HTS → Huntington, WV 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Hurricane, WV CRW — Yeager Airport 24 mi, ~35m drive

Huntington, WV HTS — Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field 7 mi, ~11m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CRW and HTS. 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 37m

1h 15m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Cardinal

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hurricane, WV → Charleston 32m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 75m

Arrival 10m

Huntington Amtrak Station → Huntington, WV 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From Charleston 22 mi, ~32m drive

To Huntington Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~5/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 5 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 2m

55m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US0140

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hurricane, WV → Charleston Bus Station (CWV6) 32m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 55m

Arrival 10m

Huntington Bus Stop (HTT6) → Huntington, WV 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From CWV6 — Charleston Bus Station 21 mi, ~32m drive

To HTT6 — Huntington Bus Stop 0 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	35m	2h 49m	2h 37m	2h 2m
Total cost (1 person)	$41	$121	$9	$5
Carbon footprint	11 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	3 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 14, 2026.

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