Drive or Fly: Portland, OR to Canyonville, OR?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 4m

Distance

203.8 mi

Total Cost

$78

CO2

82 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$43

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 37m

22m in the air

Air Distance

182 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

46 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Portland, OR → PDX 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 22m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MFR → Canyonville, OR 65m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Portland, OR PDX — Portland International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

Canyonville, OR MFR — Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport 44 mi, ~65m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

100.0%

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

6h 38m

5h 13m on road

Total Cost

$24

CO2

12 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Portland, OR → Portland Curbside Bus Stop (PUT6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 313m

Arrival 10m

Grants Pass (A-1 Market) (GSP6) → Canyonville, OR 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $24) $24

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

Stations

From PUT6 — Portland Curbside Bus Stop 0 mi, ~30m drive

To GSP6 — Grants Pass (A-1 Market) 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~16/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	Bus
Door-to-door time	4h 4m	3h 37m	6h 38m
Total cost (1 person)	$78	$182	$24
Carbon footprint	82 kg CO₂	46 kg CO₂	12 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	100% on-time

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 Jun 3, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Portland, OR to Canyonville, OR with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.