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Drive or Fly: Anaheim, CA to Keyes, CA?

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 SNA–MCE. At 330 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 15m

Distance

330 mi

Total Cost

$108

CO2

133 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$73
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

3h 38m

37m in the air

Air Distance

307 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

78 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Anaheim, CA → SNA 17m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 37m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
MCE → Keyes, CA 44m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Anaheim, CA SNA — John Wayne Orange County International Airport 11 mi, ~17m drive
Keyes, CA MCE — Merced Regional Macready Field 29 mi, ~44m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SNA and MCE. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 37m compared to driving
+ 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

10h 10m

9h 25m on road

Total Cost

$34

CO2

18 kg

Route

Greyhound US0831

Door-to-Door Timeline

Anaheim, CA → Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ANA6) 10m
Boarding 15m
Bus ride 565m
Arrival 10m
Turlock (Sinclair) (TRK6) → Keyes, CA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $34) $34

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

Stations

From ANA6 — Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center 3 mi, ~10m drive
To TRK6 — Turlock (Sinclair) 5 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 Bus
Door-to-door time 6h 15m 3h 38m 10h 10m
Total cost (1 person) $108 $187 $34
Carbon footprint 133 kg CO2 78 kg CO2 18 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 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
330 mi 6h 15m

via CA 99, I 5, I 5 Truck

Shortest (+6 min)
326.9 mi 6h 21m

via I 5, CA 165, I 5 Truck

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Anaheim, CA to Keyes, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.