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Drive or Fly: Spokane, WA to Ocean Shores, 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 GEG–OLM. At 393 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 52m

Distance

393.7 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

159 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$87
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 17m

38m in the air

Air Distance

319 mi

Total Cost

$188

CO2

81 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Spokane, WA → GEG 10m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 38m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
OLM → Ocean Shores, WA 89m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $133) $133
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Spokane, WA GEG — Spokane International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive
Ocean Shores, WA OLM — Olympia Regional Airport 59 mi, ~89m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between GEG and OLM. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 35m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

9h 14m

7h 10m on road

Total Cost

$29

CO2

15 kg

Route

FlixBus 2120

Door-to-Door Timeline

Spokane, WA → Spokane Station (SPO6) 10m
Boarding 15m
Bus ride 430m
Arrival 10m
Olympia (Intercity Transit Center) (1OL) → Ocean Shores, WA 89m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $29) $29

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

Stations

From SPO6 — Spokane Station 1 mi, ~10m drive
To 1OL — Olympia (Intercity Transit Center) 59 mi, ~89m 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 7h 52m 4h 17m 9h 14m
Total cost (1 person) $122 $188 $29
Carbon footprint 159 kg CO2 81 kg CO2 15 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
393.7 mi 7h 52m

via I 90, I 90; US 395, I 5

Alternative (+51 min)
418 mi 8h 43m

via I 90, I 90; US 395, I 5

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Spokane, WA to Ocean Shores, WA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.