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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane ALB - PIT
    8h 14m
    $116–706

  2. Drive  429.6 mi

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

  3. 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 11m
    $326–512

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus bus Adt A291-D / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus bus New York / ...
    14h 23m
    $80–194

  5. 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 17m
    $326–512

  6. Bus via Buffalo

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus bus 254
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Buffalobus bus 308 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Pittsburghbus bus
    16h 37m
    $116–322

Ballston Spa to Pittsburgh by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$326Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

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

American 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 Amtrak Station via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, Schenectady, and Cleveland Amtrak in around 14h 11m.

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