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How to get fromCalifornia to Pittsburghby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Pittsburgh by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane SAN - PIT
    7h 24m
    $152–555

  2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane FAT - PIT
    10h 27m
    $151–651

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2d 5h
    $653–1,564

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2d 7h
    $394–616

  5. Drive  2,406.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Pittsburghcar car 2,406.5 mi
    38h 53m
    $440–635

  6. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane LAX - PIT
    7h 48m
    $188–423

  7. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane SFO - PIT
    8h 8m
    $161–663

  8. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane LGB - PIT
    9h 19m
    $281–1,201

California to Pittsburgh by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$653Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,130.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between California, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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