Drive or Fly: McMurray, PA to West York, 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 PIT–MDT. At 223 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

4h 36m

Distance

223 mi

Total Cost

$85

CO2

90 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$50

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 11m

21m in the air

Air Distance

178 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

45 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

McMurray, PA → PIT 25m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 21m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MDT → West York, PA 25m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

McMurray, PA PIT — Pittsburgh International Airport 17 mi, ~25m drive

West York, PA MDT — Harrisburg International Airport 17 mi, ~25m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PIT and MDT. 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

7h 14m

5h 52m on rail

Total Cost

$36

CO2

10 kg

Route

Pennsylvanian

Door-to-Door Timeline

McMurray, PA → Pittsburgh Amtrak Station 19m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 352m

Arrival 10m

Elizabethtown Amtrak Station → West York, PA 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $36) $36

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

Stations

From Pittsburgh Amtrak Station 12 mi, ~19m drive

To Elizabethtown Amtrak Station 15 mi, ~23m 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 24m

4h 30m on road

Total Cost

$19

CO2

10 kg

Route

Greyhound US0430

Door-to-Door Timeline

McMurray, PA → Pittsburgh Intermodal Station (PGH6) 19m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 270m

Arrival 10m

York Bus Stop (YKK6) → West York, PA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $19) $19

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

Stations

From PGH6 — Pittsburgh Intermodal Station 12 mi, ~19m drive

To YKK6 — York Bus Stop 2 mi, ~10m 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 36m	3h 11m	7h 14m	5h 24m
Total cost (1 person)	$85	$182	$36	$19
Carbon footprint	90 kg CO₂	45 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 13, 2026.

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