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

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

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  1. Fly Pittsburgh International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PIT - LAX
    8h 49m
    $193–426

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 8h
    $1,471–2,312

  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 8h
    $464–717

  4. Drive  2,428.4 mi

    1. Drive from Pittsburgh to Santa Monicacar car 2,428.4 mi
    38h 58m
    $415–600

  5. Fly Pittsburgh International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PIT - BUR
    11h 19m
    $223–896

  6. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLE - LAX
    11h 22m
    $233–445

  7. Fly Pittsburgh International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PIT - LGB
    12h 24m
    $205–817

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 10h
    $1,292–2,033

Pittsburgh to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,471Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,174.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Chicago Union Station, Naperville Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines in around 2d 8h.

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