Drive or Fly: Pasadena, CA to Stockton, CA?

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 BUR–SCK. At 338 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 12m

Distance

338.1 mi

Total Cost

$110

CO2

137 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$75

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 7m

38m in the air

Air Distance

316 mi

Total Cost

$188

CO2

81 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Pasadena, CA → BUR 19m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 38m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SCK → Stockton, CA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $133) $133

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Pasadena, CA BUR — Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport 13 mi, ~19m drive

Stockton, CA SCK — Stockton Metropolitan Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BUR and SCK. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 5m compared to driving

+ 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

9h 30m

8h 5m on road

Total Cost

$35

CO2

20 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Pasadena, CA → Glendale Bus Stop (GLN6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 485m

Arrival 10m

Stockton (Central de Autobuses) (SKN6) → Stockton, CA 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $35) $35

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

Stations

From GLN6 — Glendale Bus Stop 0 mi, ~30m drive

To SKN6 — Stockton (Central de Autobuses) 0 mi, ~30m 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	6h 12m	3h 7m	9h 30m
Total cost (1 person)	$110	$188	$35
Carbon footprint	137 kg CO₂	81 kg CO₂	20 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 Apr 21, 2026.

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