Drive or Fly: South Burlington, VT to Mount Holly, VT?

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 BTV–RUT. At 84 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 15m

Distance

84.9 mi

Total Cost

$54

CO2

34 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$19

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 31m

9m in the air

Air Distance

72 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

18 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

South Burlington, VT → BTV 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 9m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

RUT → Mount Holly, VT 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

South Burlington, VT BTV — Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport 1 mi, ~10m drive

Mount Holly, VT RUT — Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport 8 mi, ~12m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BTV and RUT. 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 55m

1h 45m on rail

Total Cost

$12

CO2

4 kg

Route

Ethan Allen Express

Door-to-Door Timeline

South Burlington, VT → Burlington 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 105m

Arrival 10m

Rutland → Mount Holly, VT 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From Burlington 2 mi, ~10m drive

To Rutland 13 mi, ~20m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/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 1 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 43m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

Greyhound US0260

Door-to-Door Timeline

South Burlington, VT → Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr (BT6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 103m

Arrival 10m

White River Junction Bus Station (WRJ6) → Mount Holly, VT 42m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $8) $8

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

Stations

From BT6 — Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr 2 mi, ~10m drive

To WRJ6 — White River Junction Bus Station 28 mi, ~42m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~21/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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 15m	2h 31m	2h 55m	3h
Total cost (1 person)	$54	$123	$12	$8
Carbon footprint	34 kg CO₂	18 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	4 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

84.9 mi 2h 14m

via VT 116, US 7, VT 103

Alternative (+25 min)

118.7 mi 2h 40m

via I 89, VT 100, VT 107

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from South Burlington, VT to Mount Holly, VT with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.