Drive or Fly: Manti, UT to Saint George, UT?

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 PVU–SGU. At 213 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 42m

Distance

213 mi

Total Cost

$75

CO2

86 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$40

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 11m

22m in the air

Air Distance

183 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

47 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Manti, UT → PVU 99m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 22m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SGU → Saint George, UT 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Manti, UT PVU — Provo Municipal Airport 66 mi, ~99m drive

Saint George, UT SGU — St George Regional Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PVU and SGU. 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 44m

2h on road

Total Cost

$10

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US1200

Door-to-Door Timeline

Manti, UT → Richfield (Phillips 66) (RHE6) 66m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 120m

Arrival 10m

Cedar City (Sunoco) (CDT6) → Saint George, UT 73m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

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

Stations

From RHE6 — Richfield (Phillips 66) 44 mi, ~66m drive

To CDT6 — Cedar City (Sunoco) 48 mi, ~73m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/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 8 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	3h 42m	4h 11m	4h 44m
Total cost (1 person)	$75	$182	$10
Carbon footprint	86 kg CO₂	47 kg CO₂	5 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 Jul 20, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

213 mi 3h 41m

via I 15, US 89

Alternative (+30 min)

223.4 mi 4h 12m

via US 89, I 15, SR 20

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Manti, UT to Saint George, UT with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.