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

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane LAX - PIT
    8h 11m
    $181–423

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane BUR - PIT
    11h 1m
    $164–704

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2d 8h
    $1,462–2,312

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2d 10h
    $462–722

  5. Drive  2,422 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Pittsburghcar car 2,422 mi
    39h 12m
    $414–598

  6. Fly Long Beach Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane LGB - PIT
    11h 30m
    $256–1,106

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane LAX - CLE
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    9h 53m
    $178–366

Santa Monica to Pittsburgh by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,462Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,167.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 8h.

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