Drive or Fly: Kirkland, WA to Boulevard Park, WA?

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

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

33m

Distance

23.5 mi

Total Cost

$40

CO2

9 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 29m

2m in the air

Air Distance

14 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kirkland, WA → BFI 17m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BFI → Boulevard Park, WA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Kirkland, WA BFI — King County International Airport - Boeing Field 12 mi, ~17m drive

Boulevard Park, WA BFI — King County International Airport - Boeing Field 3 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BFI and BFI. 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 15m

13m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Amtrak Cascades

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kirkland, WA → Seattle 12m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 13m

Arrival 10m

Tukwila Amtrak → Boulevard Park, WA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From Seattle 8 mi, ~12m drive

To Tukwila Amtrak 4 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~6/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 6 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 35m

50m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

FlixBus 2115

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kirkland, WA → Seattle (University of Washington) (1UW) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 50m

Arrival 10m

Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport (SAP6) → Boulevard Park, WA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From 1UW — Seattle (University of Washington) 5 mi, ~10m drive

To SAP6 — Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport 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	33m	2h 29m	1h 15m	1h 35m
Total cost (1 person)	$40	$121	$2	$2
Carbon footprint	9 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂	1 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.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Kirkland, WA to Boulevard Park, WA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.