Drive or Fly: Vado, NM to Anthony, NM?

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 LRU–ELP. At 8 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

13m

Distance

8.3 mi

Total Cost

$37

CO2

3 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$2

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 59m

1m in the air

Air Distance

8 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

2 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Vado, NM → LRU 29m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ELP → Anthony, NM 29m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

Vado, NM LRU — Las Cruces International Airport 20 mi, ~29m drive

Anthony, NM ELP — El Paso International Airport 19 mi, ~29m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LRU and ELP. 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

2h 6m

50m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US1190S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Vado, NM → Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) (LAC6) 23m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 50m

Arrival 10m

El Paso Bus Station (W San Antonio St) (ELP6) → Anthony, NM 28m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From LAC6 — Las Cruces(Road Runner Transit) 15 mi, ~23m drive

To ELP6 — El Paso Bus Station (W San Antonio St) 18 mi, ~28m 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	13m	2h 59m	2h 6m
Total cost (1 person)	$37	$120	$5
Carbon footprint	3 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: 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 13, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Vado, NM to Anthony, NM with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.