Drive or Fly: Taunton, MA to Plymouth, 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 EWB–EWB. At 23 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

32m

Distance

23.9 mi

Total Cost

$40

CO2

10 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$5

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

3h 5m

3m in the air

Air Distance

22 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

6 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Taunton, MA → EWB 25m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

EWB → Plymouth, MA 37m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Taunton, MA EWB — New Bedford Regional Airport 17 mi, ~25m drive

Plymouth, MA EWB — New Bedford Regional Airport 25 mi, ~37m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between EWB and EWB. 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 24m

33m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

Taunton, MA → Providence 26m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 33m

Arrival 10m

Route 128 Amtrak Station → Plymouth, MA 45m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $6) $6

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

Stations

From Providence 17 mi, ~26m drive

To Route 128 Amtrak Station 30 mi, ~45m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~100/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 41m

1h on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0230

Door-to-Door Timeline

Taunton, MA → Providence (Canal St & Smith St) (PRO6) 26m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 60m

Arrival 10m

Boston (South Station) (BOS6) → Plymouth, MA 50m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From PRO6 — Providence (Canal St & Smith St) 17 mi, ~26m drive

To BOS6 — Boston (South Station) 34 mi, ~50m 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	32m	3h 5m	2h 24m	2h 41m
Total cost (1 person)	$40	$121	$6	$4
Carbon footprint	10 kg CO₂	6 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 12, 2026.

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