There are 8 ways to get from Columbia to Pittsburgh by plane, bus (Greyhound), taxi, train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
best- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane COU - PIT
6h 18m$140–516Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
18h 30m$113–224Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
19h 9m$393–735Drive 715.7 mi
- Drive from Columbia to Pittsburghcar 715.7 mi
12h 12m$131–189Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Morgantown Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW)plane COU - MGW
- Take the bus from Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
9h 46m$151–500Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane STL - PIT
8h 22m$121–597Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane COU - JST
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 6m$173–544Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
19h 55m$258–554
Columbia to Pittsburgh by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Pittsburgh is to bus which costs $110 - $230 and takes 18h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Pittsburgh is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Columbia and arriving at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.
The distance between Columbia and Pittsburgh is 689 miles. The road distance is 719.8 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Pittsburgh without a car is to bus which takes 18h 30m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Columbia to Pittsburgh, including transfers.
Columbia to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbia station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Pittsburgh is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 18h 30m.
Columbia to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Pittsburgh is 1h ahead of Columbia. It is currently 8:07 PM in Columbia and 9:07 PM in Pittsburgh.
What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbia to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 18h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Morgantown Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Morgantown Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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