Drive or Fly: Mooers, NY to Schuyler Falls, NY?

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 PBG–PBG. At 36 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

49m

Distance

36.6 mi

Total Cost

$42

CO2

15 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$7

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 47m

3m in the air

Air Distance

23 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

6 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Mooers, NY → PBG 34m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PBG → Schuyler Falls, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Mooers, NY PBG — Plattsburgh International Airport 22 mi, ~34m drive

Schuyler Falls, NY PBG — Plattsburgh International Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PBG and PBG. 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

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

1h 34m

27m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Adirondack

Door-to-Door Timeline

Mooers, NY → Rouses Point Amtrak 16m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 27m

Arrival 10m

Plattsburgh Amtrak Station → Schuyler Falls, NY 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From Rouses Point Amtrak 11 mi, ~16m drive

To Plattsburgh Amtrak Station 7 mi, ~11m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/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 1 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 23m

37m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Greyhound US0200

Door-to-Door Timeline

Mooers, NY → Xb Lacolle Route 15 (UCC6) 11m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 37m

Arrival 10m

Plattsburgh (PLB6) → Schuyler Falls, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From UCC6 — Xb Lacolle Route 15 7 mi, ~11m drive

To PLB6 — Plattsburgh 6 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~21/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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	49m	2h 47m	1h 34m	1h 23m
Total cost (1 person)	$42	$121	$4	$2
Carbon footprint	15 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂	1 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 26, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

36.6 mi 48m

via I 87, US 11, Salmon River Road

Shortest (+2 min)

28 mi 50m

via NY 22, NY 190, NY 22B

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Mooers, NY to Schuyler Falls, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.