Drive or Fly: Yuma, AZ to Bisbee, AZ?

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 YUM–TUS. At 336 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

6h 3m

Distance

336.6 mi

Total Cost

$110

CO2

136 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$75

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

4h 38m

35m in the air

Air Distance

289 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

74 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Yuma, AZ → YUM 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 35m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TUS → Bisbee, AZ 113m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Yuma, AZ YUM — Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma 5 mi, ~10m drive

Bisbee, AZ TUS — Tucson International Airport 75 mi, ~113m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between YUM and TUS. 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

7h 59m

6h 6m on rail

Total Cost

$51

CO2

15 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Yuma, AZ → Yuma Amtrak 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 366m

Arrival 10m

Benson Amtrak → Bisbee, AZ 63m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $51) $51

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

Stations

From Yuma Amtrak 1 mi, ~10m drive

To Benson Amtrak 42 mi, ~63m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~4/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 4 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	6h 3m	4h 38m	7h 59m
Total cost (1 person)	$110	$187	$51
Carbon footprint	136 kg CO₂	74 kg CO₂	15 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 — 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 Yuma, AZ to Bisbee, AZ with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.