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

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

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane SFO - PIT
    7h 50m
    $150–662

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2d 16h
    $785–2,046

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco 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 16h
    $454–728

  4. Drive  2,571 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Pittsburghcar car 2,571 mi
    40h 10m
    $470–678

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane OAK - PIT
    9h 20m
    $176–758

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane SJC - PIT
    10h 14m
    $172–764

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SFO - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 25m
    $198–555

San Francisco to Pittsburgh by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$785Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,287.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Richmond, Richmond, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 16h.

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