Drive or Fly: Vineyard Haven, MA to Boston, 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 HYA–BOS. At 82 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 35m

Distance

82.9 mi

Total Cost

$53

CO2

33 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$18

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 52m

8m in the air

Air Distance

67 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

17 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Vineyard Haven, MA → HYA 34m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BOS → Boston, MA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Vineyard Haven, MA HYA — Cape Cod Gateway Airport 22 mi, ~34m drive

Boston, MA BOS — Boston Logan International Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HYA and BOS. 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 52m

48m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Acela

Door-to-Door Timeline

Vineyard Haven, MA → Providence 74m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 48m

Arrival 10m

Boston → Boston, MA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $8) $8

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

Stations

From Providence 49 mi, ~74m drive

To Boston 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~50/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 49m

1h on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0230

Door-to-Door Timeline

Vineyard Haven, MA → Providence (Canal St & Smith St) (PRO6) 74m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 60m

Arrival 10m

Boston (South Station) (BOS6) → Boston, MA 10m

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) 49 mi, ~74m drive

To BOS6 — Boston (South Station) 1 mi, ~10m 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	2h 35m	2h 52m	2h 52m	2h 49m
Total cost (1 person)	$53	$123	$8	$4
Carbon footprint	33 kg CO₂	17 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 13, 2026.

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