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How to get fromPittsburgh to Californiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Pittsburgh to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PIT - SAN
    7h 59m
    $157–546

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 6h
    $1,463–2,303

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 6h
    $448–660

  4. Drive  2,413 mi

    1. Drive from Pittsburgh to Los Angelescar car 2,413 mi
    38h 39m
    $441–637

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PIT - LAX
    8h 16m
    $196–433

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PIT - SNA
    9h 33m
    $295–1,077

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PIT - SFO
    8h 41m
    $164–639

  8. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PIT - LGB
    10h 18m
    $188–769

  9. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane PIT - FAT
    10h 39m
    $190–781

Pittsburgh to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,463Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,131.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Pittsburgh, PA, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 6h.

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