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How to get fromPittsburgh to San Diegoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pittsburgh to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PIT - SAN
    7h 17m
    $150–550

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    2d 8h
    $1,519–2,394

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 9h
    $451–687

  4. Drive  2,396.5 mi

    1. Drive from Pittsburgh to San Diegocar car 2,396.5 mi
    39h 17m
    $438–632

Pittsburgh to San Diego by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,519Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,126.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly 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 San Diego via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 8h.

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