Drive or Fly: Bunnell, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL?

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 DAB–FLL. At 261 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 52m

Distance

261.8 mi

Total Cost

$93

CO2

106 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$58

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 14m

30m in the air

Air Distance

247 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

63 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bunnell, FL → DAB 34m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 30m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

FLL → Pembroke Pines, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Bunnell, FL DAB — Daytona Beach International Airport 23 mi, ~34m drive

Pembroke Pines, FL FLL — Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DAB and FLL. 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

8h 55m

7h 26m on rail

Total Cost

$53

CO2

15 kg

Route

Silver Meteor

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bunnell, FL → Palatka Amtrak 39m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 446m

Arrival 10m

Hollywood Amtrak Station → Pembroke Pines, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $53) $53

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

Stations

From Palatka Amtrak 26 mi, ~39m drive

To Hollywood Amtrak Station 4 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~6/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 6 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

9h 15m

8h 30m on road

Total Cost

$27

CO2

14 kg

Route

Greyhound US0710s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bunnell, FL → Palm Coast Bus Stop (PLM6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 510m

Arrival 10m

Hollywood Sheridan Trirail Station (HOL6) → Pembroke Pines, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $27) $27

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

Stations

From PLM6 — Palm Coast Bus Stop 5 mi, ~10m drive

To HOL6 — Hollywood Sheridan Trirail Station 4 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	4h 52m	3h 14m	8h 55m	9h 15m
Total cost (1 person)	$93	$185	$53	$27
Carbon footprint	106 kg CO₂	63 kg CO₂	15 kg CO₂	14 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 21, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Bunnell, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.