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

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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane MSY - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Plbus bus
    5h 35m

  2. Drive  1,082.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Orleans to Pittsburghcar car 1,082.6 mi
    18h 6m
    $198–286

  3. Train via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    29h 55m
    $387–989

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    30h 20m
    $209–337

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Alexandriatrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    37h 6m
    $395–1,006

New Orleans to Pittsburgh by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration29h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$387Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 956.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?

You can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 29h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 30h 20m.

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