Drive or Fly: Quincy, MA to Oak Bluffs, MA?

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 BOS–HYA. At 75 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 21m

Distance

75.1 mi

Total Cost

$52

CO2

30 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$17

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 49m

7m in the air

Air Distance

60 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

15 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Quincy, MA → BOS 11m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HYA → Oak Bluffs, MA 31m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Quincy, MA BOS — Boston Logan International Airport 8 mi, ~11m drive

Oak Bluffs, MA HYA — Cape Cod Gateway Airport 21 mi, ~31m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BOS and HYA. 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 42m

34m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Acela

Door-to-Door Timeline

Quincy, MA → Boston 11m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 34m

Arrival 10m

Providence → Oak Bluffs, MA 77m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $8) $8

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

Stations

From Boston 7 mi, ~11m drive

To Providence 51 mi, ~77m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~88/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

2h 57m

1h 5m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0230

Door-to-Door Timeline

Quincy, MA → Boston (South Station) (BOS6) 11m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 65m

Arrival 10m

Providence (Canal St & Smith St) (PRO6) → Oak Bluffs, MA 76m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From BOS6 — Boston (South Station) 7 mi, ~11m drive

To PRO6 — Providence (Canal St & Smith St) 51 mi, ~76m 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	2h 21m	2h 49m	2h 42m	2h 57m
Total cost (1 person)	$52	$122	$8	$4
Carbon footprint	30 kg CO₂	15 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

75.1 mi 2h 20m

via MA 3, MA 28, Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

Alternative (+3 min)

81.2 mi 2h 24m

via I 495, MA 24, MA 28

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Quincy, MA to Oak Bluffs, MA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.