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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Pittsburghby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane SBA - PIT
    9h 14m
    $150–652

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 9h
    $1,517–2,397

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop 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 11h
    $455–742

  4. Drive  2,478.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Pittsburghcar car 2,478.3 mi
    40h 31m
    $453–654

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane LAX - PIT
    11h
    $244–520

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Simi Valley Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane BUR - PIT
    12h
    $204–768

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2d 11h
    $1,300–2,060

Santa Barbara to Pittsburgh by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,517Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,226.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Barbara to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Los Angeles and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 9h.

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