There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Pittsburgh by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane CLT - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Plbus
2h 53mDrive 447.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Pittsburghcar 447.9 mi
7h 42m$82–119Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
15h 45m$98–195Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Cary to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
21h 2m$243–515Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Pittsburgh447.9 mi
7h 42mFly to Altoona–Blair County Airport, drive
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)plane CLT - AOO
- Drive from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Pittsburghcar
4h 1m$184–231
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Pittsburgh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Pittsburgh is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Pittsburgh is to fly and drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $180 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Douglas Airport and arriving at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Transit Center- Bay E, Charlotte Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte Airport (CLT) station to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 2m.
The distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Pittsburgh is 394 miles. The road distance is 450.5 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Pittsburgh without a car is to bus which takes 15h 45m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Pittsburgh, including transfers.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Pittsburgh is to bus which takes 15h 45m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 21h 2m.
What companies run services between Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Transit Center- Bay V, Transit Center- Bay E, 4th St & Graham St, Charlotte Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 15h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Transit Center- Bay V, Transit Center- Bay O, Tryon St & 23rd St, Charlotte Amtrak Station, and Cary in around 21h 2m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 412-442-2000
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Pittsburgh is 451 miles. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Pittsburgh.
There are 656+ hotels available in Pittsburgh.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Pittsburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.