Drive or Fly: Saint Augustine Shores, FL to Hollywood, FL?

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 UST–FLL. At 286 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 23m

Distance

286.8 mi

Total Cost

$98

CO2

116 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$63

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 59m

33m in the air

Air Distance

272 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

69 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Saint Augustine Shores, FL → UST 16m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 33m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

FLL → Hollywood, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Saint Augustine Shores, FL UST — Northeast Florida Regional Airport 10 mi, ~16m drive

Hollywood, FL FLL — Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between UST and FLL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 24m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

8h 50m

7h 26m on rail

Total Cost

$53

CO2

15 kg

Route

Silver Meteor

Door-to-Door Timeline

Saint Augustine Shores, FL → Palatka Amtrak 34m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 446m

Arrival 10m

Hollywood Amtrak Station → Hollywood, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $53) $53

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

Stations

From Palatka Amtrak 23 mi, ~34m drive

To Hollywood Amtrak Station 1 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/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 8 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

9h 42m

8h 30m on road

Total Cost

$27

CO2

14 kg

Route

Greyhound US0710s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Saint Augustine Shores, FL → Palm Coast Bus Stop (PLM6) 37m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 510m

Arrival 10m

Hollywood Sheridan Trirail Station (HOL6) → Hollywood, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $27) $27

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

Stations

From PLM6 — Palm Coast Bus Stop 24 mi, ~37m drive

To HOL6 — Hollywood Sheridan Trirail Station 2 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	5h 23m	2h 59m	8h 50m	9h 42m
Total cost (1 person)	$98	$186	$53	$27
Carbon footprint	116 kg CO₂	69 kg CO₂	15 kg CO₂	14 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

286.8 mi 5h 23m

via I 95, Florida's Turnpike, US 1

Alternative (+0 min)

290.9 mi 5h 24m

via I 95, US 1

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Saint Augustine Shores, FL to Hollywood, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.