Drive or Fly: Montgomery, AL to Bayou La Batre, AL?

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 MGM–MOB. At 193 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 39m

Distance

193.1 mi

Total Cost

$78

CO2

78 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$43

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 2m

21m in the air

Air Distance

178 mi

Total Cost

$127

CO2

45 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Montgomery, AL → MGM 11m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 21m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MOB → Bayou La Batre, AL 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Airports

Montgomery, AL MGM — Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

Bayou La Batre, AL MOB — Mobile Regional Airport 20 mi, ~30m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MGM and MOB. 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

2h 54m on road

Total Cost

$17

CO2

9 kg

Route

Greyhound US0602

Door-to-Door Timeline

Montgomery, AL → Montgomery Intermodal Center (MRY6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 174m

Arrival 10m

Mobile Bus Station (MOB6) → Bayou La Batre, AL 31m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $17) $17

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

Stations

From MRY6 — Montgomery Intermodal Center 1 mi, ~10m drive

To MOB6 — Mobile Bus Station 20 mi, ~31m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~28/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

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 39m	3h 2m	4h
Total cost (1 person)	$78	$127	$17
Carbon footprint	78 kg CO₂	45 kg CO₂	9 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 15, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Montgomery, AL to Bayou La Batre, AL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.