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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Pittsburgh by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane MCI - PIT
    6h 46m
    $120–650

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    18h 6m
    $289–606

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    20h 20m
    $125–255

  4. Drive 842.1 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Pittsburghcar car 842.1 mi
    14h 17m
    $154–222

  5. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane MCI - CLE
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    8h 36m
    $163–793

Kansas City to Pittsburgh by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration18h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$289Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 817.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Kansas City, KS, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 18h 6m.

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