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How to get fromSan Jose to Pittsburghby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane SJC - PIT
    8h 45m
    $162–752

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane SFO - PIT
    8h 29m
    $156–670

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown 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 15h
    $444–707

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 16h
    $793–2,074

  5. Drive  2,599.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Pittsburghcar car 2,599.4 mi
    40h 40m
    $475–686

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane OAK - PIT
    9h 41m
    $179–762

  7. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane MRY - PIT
    11h 51m
    $233–860

San Jose to Pittsburgh by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$444Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,256.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Clara & 1st to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, Chinatown Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 15h.

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