Drive or Fly: Flagstaff, AZ to Guadalupe, AZ?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

At this distance, driving is almost always faster and cheaper door-to-door.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 46m

Distance

154.1 mi

Total Cost

$67

CO2

62 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$32

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 35m

15m in the air

Air Distance

127 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

33 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Flagstaff, AZ → FLG 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 15m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PHX → Guadalupe, AZ 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Flagstaff, AZ FLG — Flagstaff Pulliam Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

Guadalupe, AZ PHX — Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

93.5%

Cancellation

6.5%

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 35m

2h 50m on road

Total Cost

$14

CO2

7 kg

Route

FlixBus 2047

Door-to-Door Timeline

Flagstaff, AZ → Flagstaff Train Station (UFG) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 170m

Arrival 10m

Tempe (University Dr/Rural Rd) (UTP) → Guadalupe, AZ 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $14) $14

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

Stations

From UFG — Flagstaff Train Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

To UTP — Tempe (University Dr/Rural Rd) 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 46m	2h 35m	3h 35m
Total cost (1 person)	$67	$125	$14
Carbon footprint	62 kg CO₂	33 kg CO₂	7 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	94% on-time

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 Jun 3, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Flagstaff, AZ to Guadalupe, AZ with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.