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How to get fromOakland to Pittsburghby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Oakland to Pittsburgh by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane SFO - PIT
    8h 9m
    $561–863

  2. Fly Oakland International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane OAK - PIT
    9h 17m
    $215–856

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2d 11h
    $420–815

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2d 14h
    $946–1,901

  5. Drive 2,565 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Pittsburghcar car 2,565 mi
    40h 3m
    $469–677

  6. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane SJC - PIT
    10h 19m
    $220–862

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane SMF - PIT
    11h 24m
    $252–963

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SFO - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 42m
    $269–961

Oakland to Pittsburgh by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,297.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 11h.

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