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How to get fromSan Diego to Pittsburghby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Pittsburgh by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane SAN - PIT
    6h 4m
    $200–1,300

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 8h
    $883–1,887

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2d 10h
    $416–825

  4. Drive 2,394.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Pittsburghcar car 2,394.8 mi
    39h 16m
    $438–632

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2d 10h
    $826–1,698

San Diego to Pittsburgh by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$883Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,126.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 8h.

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