Drive or Fly: Salina, UT to Saint George, UT?

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 PVU–SGU. At 184 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 3m

Distance

184.3 mi

Total Cost

$76

CO2

74 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$41

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

4h 40m

19m in the air

Air Distance

159 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

40 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Salina, UT → PVU 131m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 19m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SGU → Saint George, UT 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Salina, UT PVU — Provo Municipal Airport 87 mi, ~131m drive

Saint George, UT SGU — St George Regional Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PVU and SGU. 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

4h 7m

2h on road

Total Cost

$10

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US1200

Door-to-Door Timeline

Salina, UT → Richfield (Phillips 66) (RHE6) 29m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 120m

Arrival 10m

Cedar City (Sunoco) (CDT6) → Saint George, UT 73m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

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

Stations

From RHE6 — Richfield (Phillips 66) 19 mi, ~29m drive

To CDT6 — Cedar City (Sunoco) 48 mi, ~73m 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	3h 3m	4h 40m	4h 7m
Total cost (1 person)	$76	$126	$10
Carbon footprint	74 kg CO₂	40 kg CO₂	5 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

184.3 mi 3h 3m

via I 15, US 89

Alternative (+24 min)

190.3 mi 3h 28m

via I 15, US 89, SR 130

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Salina, UT to Saint George, UT with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.