Drive or Fly: Marion Center, PA to Armagh, PA?

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 DUJ–JST. At 31 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

40m

Distance

31.2 mi

Total Cost

$42

CO2

13 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 8m

3m in the air

Air Distance

22 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

6 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Marion Center, PA → DUJ 44m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

JST → Armagh, PA 21m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Marion Center, PA DUJ — DuBois Regional Airport 29 mi, ~44m drive

Armagh, PA JST — John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport 14 mi, ~21m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DUJ and JST. 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 50m

30m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Greyhound US0400s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Marion Center, PA → Ebensburg (A-Z Travel Agency) (ENB6) 39m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 30m

Arrival 10m

Johnstown Bus Stop (JNW6) → Armagh, PA 16m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From ENB6 — Ebensburg (A-Z Travel Agency) 26 mi, ~39m drive

To JNW6 — Johnstown Bus Stop 10 mi, ~16m 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	40m	3h 8m	1h 50m
Total cost (1 person)	$42	$121	$2
Carbon footprint	13 kg CO₂	6 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: 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

31.2 mi 39m

via US 119, PA 56

Alternative (+6 min)

37.4 mi 46m

via US 119, US 22

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Marion Center, PA to Armagh, PA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.