Drive or Fly: West Seneca, NY to Town of Aurora, 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 BUF–BUF. At 15 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

25m

Distance

15.3 mi

Total Cost

$38

CO2

6 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$3

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 34m

1m in the air

Air Distance

11 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

West Seneca, NY → BUF 11m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BUF → Town of Aurora, NY 22m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

West Seneca, NY BUF — Buffalo Niagara International Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

Town of Aurora, NY BUF — Buffalo Niagara International Airport 15 mi, ~22m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BUF and BUF. 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

1h 20m

11m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

0 kg

Route

Maple Leaf

Door-to-Door Timeline

West Seneca, NY → Buffalo 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 11m

Arrival 10m

Buffalo Depew Station → Town of Aurora, NY 19m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From Buffalo 4 mi, ~10m drive

To Buffalo Depew Station 13 mi, ~19m 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

1h 12m

15m on road

Total Cost

CO2

0 kg

Route

FlixBus N2686

Door-to-Door Timeline

West Seneca, NY → Buffalo (BUF) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 15m

Arrival 10m

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (6BN) → Town of Aurora, NY 22m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

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

Stations

From BUF — Buffalo 4 mi, ~10m drive

To 6BN — Buffalo Niagara International Airport 14 mi, ~22m 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	25m	2h 34m	1h 20m	1h 12m
Total cost (1 person)	$38	$120	$2	$1
Carbon footprint	6 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	0 kg CO₂	0 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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