Drive or Fly: Moab, UT to South Jordan, 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 CNY–SLC. At 220 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 20m

Distance

220.4 mi

Total Cost

$77

CO2

89 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$42

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 11m

22m in the air

Air Distance

187 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

48 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Moab, UT → CNY 25m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 22m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SLC → South Jordan, UT 24m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Moab, UT CNY — Canyonlands Regional Airport 17 mi, ~25m drive

South Jordan, UT SLC — Salt Lake City International Airport 16 mi, ~24m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CNY and SLC. 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

6h 50m

4h 43m on rail

Total Cost

$31

CO2

9 kg

Route

California Zephyr

Door-to-Door Timeline

Moab, UT → Green River Amtrak (GRI) 66m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 283m

Arrival 10m

Salt Lake City (SLC) → South Jordan, UT 21m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $31) $31

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

Stations

From GRI — Green River Amtrak 44 mi, ~66m drive

To SLC — Salt Lake City 14 mi, ~21m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~4/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 4 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

5h 22m

3h 31m on road

Total Cost

$17

CO2

9 kg

Route

Greyhound US0550

Door-to-Door Timeline

Moab, UT → Green River (GRN6) 65m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 211m

Arrival 10m

Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr (SLC6) → South Jordan, UT 21m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $17) $17

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

Stations

From GRN6 — Green River 43 mi, ~65m drive

To SLC6 — Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr 14 mi, ~21m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~9/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 9 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 20m	3h 11m	6h 50m	5h 22m
Total cost (1 person)	$77	$182	$31	$17
Carbon footprint	89 kg CO₂	48 kg CO₂	9 kg CO₂	9 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 Jul 19, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Moab, UT to South Jordan, UT with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.