There are 6 ways to get from Jefferson City to Pittsburgh by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Columbia Regional Airport
best- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane COU - PIT
6h 9m$172–587Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
19h 23m$131–215Train, bus
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
18h 13m$162–263Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
18h 36m$483–752Drive 720.1 mi
- Drive from Jefferson City to Pittsburghcar 720.1 mi
12h 24m$132–190Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Jefferson City, Missouri to St Louis International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane STL - PIT
6h 4m$222–696
Jefferson City to Pittsburgh by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jefferson City to Pittsburgh is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 12h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Jefferson City to Pittsburgh is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $220 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Jefferson City to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City and arriving at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Jefferson City station to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City Station and arriving at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 36m.
The distance between Jefferson City and Pittsburgh is 696 miles. The road distance is 724.3 miles.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Pittsburgh without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 13m and costs $160 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Jefferson City to Pittsburgh, including transfers.
Jefferson City to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jefferson City station.
Jefferson City to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jefferson City Station.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Pittsburgh is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $170 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $480 - $750 and takes 18h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 19h 23m.
What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jefferson City Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 18h 36m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Valparaiso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–410
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 573-368-4656
- [email protected]
- Website
- USA Express
Shuttle from Jefferson City, Missouri to St Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $135–150
- Website
- USA Express
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Booking & Getting There
Jefferson City to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Pittsburgh is 1h ahead of Jefferson City. It is currently 4:03 AM in Jefferson City and 5:03 AM in Pittsburgh.
Jefferson City to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jefferson City to Pittsburgh is 724 miles. It takes approximately 12h 24m to drive from Jefferson City to Pittsburgh.
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