Drive or Fly: Hampton, PA to Bethel Park, PA?

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 MDT–PIT. At 214 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 23m

Distance

214.9 mi

Total Cost

$82

CO2

87 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$47

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 18m

19m in the air

Air Distance

160 mi

Total Cost

$181

CO2

41 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hampton, PA → MDT 36m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 19m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PIT → Bethel Park, PA 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Hampton, PA MDT — Harrisburg International Airport 24 mi, ~36m drive

Bethel Park, PA PIT — Pittsburgh International Airport 15 mi, ~23m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MDT and PIT. 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

6h 59m

5h 29m on rail

Total Cost

$33

CO2

10 kg

Route

Pennsylvanian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hampton, PA → Harrisburg 37m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 329m

Arrival 10m

Pittsburgh Amtrak Station → Bethel Park, PA 13m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $33) $33

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

Stations

From Harrisburg 25 mi, ~37m drive

To Pittsburgh Amtrak Station 8 mi, ~13m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/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 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

5h 30m

4h 25m on road

Total Cost

$19

CO2

10 kg

Route

Greyhound US0430

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hampton, PA → York Bus Stop (YKK6) 27m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 265m

Arrival 10m

Pittsburgh Intermodal Station (PGH6) → Bethel Park, PA 13m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $19) $19

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

Stations

From YKK6 — York Bus Stop 18 mi, ~27m drive

To PGH6 — Pittsburgh Intermodal Station 8 mi, ~13m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− 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	4h 23m	3h 18m	6h 59m	5h 30m
Total cost (1 person)	$82	$181	$33	$19
Carbon footprint	87 kg CO₂	41 kg CO₂	10 kg CO₂	10 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 Apr 15, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Hampton, PA to Bethel Park, PA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.