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

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There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to Pittsburgh by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane SMF - PIT
    8h 49m
    $162–703

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station 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 Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2d 9h
    $459–715

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2d 12h
    $1,541–2,376

  4. Drive  2,485 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Pittsburghcar car 2,485 mi
    38h 40m
    $454–656

  5. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane SFO - PIT
    10h 4m
    $195–681

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane OAK - PIT
    10h 59m
    $224–783

  7. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane SJC - PIT
    11h 57m
    $236–814

Sacramento to Pittsburgh by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$459Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,220.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 9h.

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