Drive or Fly: Grants Pass, OR to Forest Grove, OR?

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

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 13m

Distance

250.1 mi

Total Cost

$88

CO2

101 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$53

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 40m

26m in the air

Air Distance

213 mi

Total Cost

$184

CO2

54 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Grants Pass, OR → MFR 36m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 26m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PDX → Forest Grove, OR 38m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $129) $129

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Grants Pass, OR MFR — Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport 24 mi, ~36m drive

Forest Grove, OR PDX — Portland International Airport 25 mi, ~38m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

95.2%

Cancellation

4.8%

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

6h 37m

5h 12m on road

Total Cost

$24

CO2

15 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Grants Pass, OR → Grants Pass (A-1 Market) (GSP6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 312m

Arrival 10m

Portland Curbside Bus Stop (PUT6) → Forest Grove, OR 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $24) $24

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

Stations

From GSP6 — Grants Pass (A-1 Market) 0 mi, ~30m drive

To PUT6 — Portland Curbside Bus Stop 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~15/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

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	5h 13m	3h 40m	6h 37m
Total cost (1 person)	$88	$184	$24
Carbon footprint	101 kg CO₂	54 kg CO₂	15 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	95% 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.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

250.1 mi 5h 12m

via OR 99, CR 36, OR 240

Alternative (+4 min)

250.2 mi 5h 17m

via OR 99, OR 99W, OR 47

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Grants Pass, OR to Forest Grove, OR with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.