Drive or Fly: Livermore Falls, ME to Lewiston, ME?

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 AUG–AUG. At 29 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

34m

Distance

29.3 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

3h 15m

3m in the air

Air Distance

26 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

7 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Livermore Falls, ME → AUG 33m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

AUG → Lewiston, ME 39m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Livermore Falls, ME AUG — Augusta State Airport 22 mi, ~33m drive

Lewiston, ME AUG — Augusta State Airport 26 mi, ~39m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between AUG and AUG. 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 21m

13m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

0 kg

Route

Downeaster

Door-to-Door Timeline

Livermore Falls, ME → Brunswick Amtrak Station 61m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 13m

Arrival 10m

Freeport Amtrak Station → Lewiston, ME 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From Brunswick Amtrak Station 40 mi, ~61m drive

To Freeport Amtrak Station 18 mi, ~27m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~46/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 56m

50m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0265s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Livermore Falls, ME → Augusta (Concord Coach Lines) (UGU6) 31m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 50m

Arrival 10m

Lewiston Bus Stop (LEW6) → Lewiston, ME 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From UGU6 — Augusta (Concord Coach Lines) 21 mi, ~31m drive

To LEW6 — Lewiston 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	34m	3h 15m	2h 21m	1h 56m
Total cost (1 person)	$42	$121	$2	$3
Carbon footprint	12 kg CO₂	7 kg CO₂	0 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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