Drive or Fly: Raymond, WA to Everett, WA?

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 OLM–PAE. At 152 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 20m

Distance

152.4 mi

Total Cost

$69

CO2

62 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$34

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 30m

14m in the air

Air Distance

115 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

29 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Raymond, WA → OLM 66m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 14m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PAE → Everett, WA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Raymond, WA OLM — Olympia Regional Airport 44 mi, ~66m drive

Everett, WA PAE — Seattle Paine Field International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between OLM and PAE. 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

4h 50m

3h 4m on rail

Total Cost

$19

CO2

5 kg

Route

Amtrak Cascades

Door-to-Door Timeline

Raymond, WA → Centralia Amtrak Station 56m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 184m

Arrival 10m

Everett Amtrak Station → Everett, WA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $19) $19

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

Stations

From Centralia Amtrak Station 37 mi, ~56m drive

To Everett Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	3h 20m	3h 30m	4h 50m
Total cost (1 person)	$69	$125	$19
Carbon footprint	62 kg CO₂	29 kg CO₂	5 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

152.4 mi 3h 20m

via I 5, US 101, WA 8

Alternative (+18 min)

165.4 mi 3h 38m

via I 5, US 101, WA 8

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Raymond, WA to Everett, WA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.