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How to get fromBallston Spa to Pittsburghby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Ballston Spa to Pittsburgh by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane ALB - PIT
    7h 56m
    $426–1,506

  2. Drive 429.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballston Spa to Pittsburghcar car 429.6 mi
    9h 9m
    $79–114

  3. Bus via Albany

    1. Take the bus from Rt 50 & High St to State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl Stbus bus 540
    2. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus bus
    13h 35m
    $80–182

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    14h 8m
    $196–406

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2687
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    14h 37m
    $98–166

  6. Train via New York (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    15h 14m
    $192–402

Ballston Spa to Pittsburgh by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration13h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Ballston Spa, NY, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rt 50 & High St to Pittsburgh Greyhound via State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl St, Albany, New York, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 13h 35m.

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