Drive or Fly: Port Orchard, WA to Marysville, 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–PAE. At 56 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 50m

Distance

56.1 mi

Total Cost

$47

CO2

23 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$12

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 46m

5m in the air

Air Distance

41 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

11 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Port Orchard, WA → BFI 24m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 5m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PAE → Marysville, WA 17m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Port Orchard, WA BFI — King County International Airport - Boeing Field 16 mi, ~24m drive

Marysville, WA PAE — Seattle Paine Field International Airport 11 mi, ~17m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BFI and PAE. 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 57m

45m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Port Orchard, WA → Seattle 22m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 45m

Arrival 10m

Everett Amtrak Station → Marysville, WA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From Seattle 15 mi, ~22m drive

To Everett Amtrak Station 5 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/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 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 37m

40m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0501

Door-to-Door Timeline

Port Orchard, WA → Seattle Bus Station (SEA6) 22m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 40m

Arrival 10m

Everett Bus Stop (EVR6) → Marysville, WA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From SEA6 — Seattle Bus Station 15 mi, ~22m drive

To EVR6 — Everett Bus Stop 5 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	1h 50m	2h 46m	1h 57m	1h 37m
Total cost (1 person)	$47	$122	$5	$3
Carbon footprint	23 kg CO₂	11 kg CO₂	2 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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