Drive or Fly: Union, NY to Greece, NY?

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 SYR–ROC. At 110 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 29m

Distance

110.9 mi

Total Cost

$60

CO2

45 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$25

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 51m

11m in the air

Air Distance

94 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

24 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Union, NY → SYR 30m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 11m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ROC → Greece, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Union, NY SYR — Syracuse Hancock International Airport 20 mi, ~30m drive

Greece, NY ROC — Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SYR and ROC. 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 41m

1h 21m on rail

Total Cost

$15

CO2

4 kg

Route

Empire Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Union, NY → Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 81m

Arrival 10m

Rochester → Greece, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $15) $15

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

Stations

From Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 20 mi, ~30m drive

To Rochester 5 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/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 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 35m

1h 30m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

FlixBus N2686

Door-to-Door Timeline

Union, NY → Syracuse Bus Station (SYR) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 90m

Arrival 10m

Rochester Bus Stop (ROC6) → Greece, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $8) $8

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

Stations

From SYR — Syracuse Bus Station 20 mi, ~30m drive

To ROC6 — Rochester Bus Stop 6 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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 29m	2h 51m	2h 41m	2h 35m
Total cost (1 person)	$60	$124	$15	$8
Carbon footprint	45 kg CO₂	24 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 15, 2026.

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