Drive or Fly: Pleasanton, TX to Garland, TX?

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 SAT–TXK. At 468 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

8h 11m

Distance

468.3 mi

Total Cost

$138

CO2

189 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$103

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

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 44m

46m in the air

Air Distance

386 mi

Total Cost

$190

CO2

99 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Pleasanton, TX → SAT 59m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 46m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TXK → Garland, TX 59m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $135) $135

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Pleasanton, TX SAT — San Antonio International Airport 39 mi, ~59m drive

Garland, TX TXK — Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) 39 mi, ~59m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SAT and TXK. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 27m 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

16h 10m

13h 48m on rail

Total Cost

$76

CO2

22 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Pleasanton, TX → San Antonio Amtrak Station 47m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 828m

Arrival 10m

Texarkana Amtrak Station → Garland, TX 55m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $76) $76

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

Stations

From San Antonio Amtrak Station 31 mi, ~47m drive

To Texarkana Amtrak Station 37 mi, ~55m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~6/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ Scenic views along the route

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 6 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	8h 11m	4h 44m	16h 10m
Total cost (1 person)	$138	$190	$76
Carbon footprint	189 kg CO₂	99 kg CO₂	22 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 — 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 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

468.3 mi 8h 10m

via I 30; US 67, TX 130 Toll, I 35

Alternative (+86 min)

518.6 mi 9h 36m

via I 10; TX 130, US 259, TX 99 Toll

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Pleasanton, TX to Garland, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.