FSD road trip vs flying?

[RidgeRunner]

If time were not an issue at all, even an overnight in a hotel, would you choose to drive FSD on a road trip from say Houston to Colorado vs. flying considering all the following frustrations of flying? Over an hour to get to airport, waiting for airport parking shuttle, waiting through TSLA lines, shlepping all the bags through all this, waiting to board, waiting on tarmac to take off, sitting cramped up during flight, waiting on tarmac to the gate, waiting to disembark, waiting on shuttle to rent car. My longest road trip so far (3 times) has been from south of Houston to North of Dallas which has been considerably more pleasurable with just
auto pilot than previous trips even in the Lexus.

 

[Tam]

If time were not an issue at all...

Even with only one factor above, I would choose driving.

 

[Big Earl]

I would drive. Travel on your own schedule, enjoy the scenery, use your own vehicle and minimize your exposure to COVID.

 

[Azlaneguy]

If time were not an issue at all, even an overnight in a hotel, would you choose to drive FSD on a road trip from say Houston to Colorado vs. flying considering all the following frustrations of flying? Over an hour to get to airport, waiting for airport parking shuttle, waiting through TSLA lines, shlepping all the bags through all this, waiting to board, waiting on tarmac to take off, sitting cramped up during flight, waiting on tarmac to the gate, waiting to disembark, waiting on shuttle to rent car. My longest road trip so far (3 times) has been from south of Houston to North of Dallas which has been considerably more pleasurable with just
auto pilot than previous trips even in the Lexus.

I dont know about driving. Houston to Denver is a 2 1/2 hour flight and nearly 15 hour drive. If youre traveling very leisurely then drive because FSD/AP makes the drive much easier and way less stressful. But if your time in Colorado there is finite as with most of us, then fly if money not an issue. Cost of airfares, rental cars and hotels are very high right now.

 

[AudreyHTX1]

I like having my own car when I get to a destination.

 

[MangoLassi]

Just did a 2700 mile trip with FSD over 2 week through TX. Solo driver and it was great. Longest stretch was 16 hours including charging and still felt good at end of the day.

 

[CaptUAL]

Well…..The MSP is really cool, but I’d rather fly.

 

[sleepydoc]

View attachment 831052Well…..The MSP is really cool, but I’d rather fly.

Is that an xcub? About as much room as coach…

 

[MD500_Pilot]

Drive to the airport and then fly

 

[UCF3]

Isn’t flying 10x safer than driving?

 

[sleepydoc]

Isn’t flying 10x safer than driving?

Yes, except for the drive to the airport!

 

[Azlaneguy]

Isn’t flying 10x safer than driving?

Used to feel that way. But I feel pretty safe in Autopilot on long drives. Dont worry much anymore about fatigue, falling asleep, driving in rain, or my poor night vision on roadtrips in my MY even though im a senior driver.

 

[Silicon Desert]

If time were not an issue at all, even an overnight in a hotel, would you choose to drive FSD on a road trip from say Houston to Colorado vs. flying considering all the following frustrations of flying? Over an hour to get to airport, waiting for airport parking shuttle, waiting through TSLA lines, shlepping all the bags through all this, waiting to board, waiting on tarmac to take off, sitting cramped up during flight, waiting on tarmac to the gate, waiting to disembark, waiting on shuttle to rent car. My longest road trip so far (3 times) has been from south of Houston to North of Dallas which has been considerably more pleasurable with just
auto pilot than previous trips even in the Lexus.

Interesting question. Like a few in this thread, I fly privately for very long trips, like from Nevada to Tennessee. Now as oddly as this sounds, sometimes I prefer to drive that distance over a course of a week when I am not in a hurry as compared to flying, and it is a lot cheaper. I enjoy seeing new places, people, enjoying views from the ground close up, stopping at will, etc. I'll never fly commercial again unless it is out of reach of private plane which has yet to occur. Ok, I'm thinking about a trip to Korea, but I'm sure not going to sit in the cattle car department.