Drive or Fly: Marina del Rey, CA to Riverside, CA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for LAX–SBD. At 70 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Drive
Door to Door
1h 31m
Distance
70.2 mi
Total Cost
$51
CO2
28 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 37m
7m in the air
Air Distance
61 mi
Total Cost
$122
CO2
15 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between LAX and SBD. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 31m | 2h 37m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $51 | $122 |
| Carbon footprint | 28 kg CO2 | 15 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 12, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Marina del Rey, CA to Riverside, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.