Drive or Fly: Westville, NY to Manhattan, 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 MSS–LGA. At 358 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 22m

Distance

358 mi

Total Cost

$103

CO2

145 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$68

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 17m

35m in the air

Air Distance

290 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

74 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Westville, NY → MSS 32m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 35m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LGA → Manhattan, NY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Westville, NY MSS — Massena International Airport Richards Field 21 mi, ~32m drive

Manhattan, NY LGA — LaGuardia Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MSS and LGA. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 4h 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

9h 10m

7h 30m on rail

Total Cost

$55

CO2

21 kg

Route

Adirondack

Door-to-Door Timeline

Westville, NY → Plattsburgh Amtrak Station (PLB) 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 450m

Arrival 10m

Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station (NYP) → Manhattan, NY 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $55) $55

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

Stations

From PLB — Plattsburgh Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To NYP — Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/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 1 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

8h 20m

6h 55m on road

Total Cost

$32

CO2

21 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Westville, NY → Xb Lacolle Route 15 (UCC6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 415m

Arrival 10m

New York Port Authority (NYD6) → Manhattan, NY 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $32) $32

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

Stations

From UCC6 — Xb Lacolle Route 15 0 mi, ~30m drive

To NYD6 — New York Port Authority 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~29/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	7h 22m	3h 17m	9h 10m	8h 20m
Total cost (1 person)	$103	$187	$55	$32
Carbon footprint	145 kg CO₂	74 kg CO₂	21 kg CO₂	21 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 Jul 21, 2026.

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