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

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Pittsburgh by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)planeSAN - PIT
    7h 18m
    $302–705

  2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)planeLAX - PIT
    7h 32m
    $151–443

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak StationtrainFloridian
    2d 5h
    $291–1,618

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationbusGreyhound US0421
    2d 6h
    $224–540

  5. Drive 2,406.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Pittsburghcar2,406.4 mi
    38h 36m
    $440–635

  6. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)planeFAT - PIT
    8h 36m
    $221–952

  7. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)planeSFO - PIT
    8h 2m
    $330–813

  8. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)planeLGB - PIT
    9h 6m
    $161–701

California to Pittsburgh by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between California, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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