There are 10 ways to get from California to Pittsburgh by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Diego International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane SAN - PIT
7h 29m$152–555Fly San Francisco International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane SFO - PIT
8h 8m$151–663Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
2d 5h$743–1,892Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
2d 7h$403–637Drive 2,406.5 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Pittsburghcar 2,406.5 mi
38h 53m$440–635Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane LAX - PIT
7h 44m$188–433Fly Long Beach Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane LGB - PIT
9h 14m$251–1,101Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane BUR - PIT
9h 11m$157–659Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane FAT - PIT
10h 12m$151–651Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane LAX - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 17m$196–506
California to Pittsburgh by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Pittsburgh is to fly and train which costs $190 - $550 and takes 11h 17m.
The fastest way to get from California to Pittsburgh is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs $150 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
No, there is no direct train from California to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between California and Pittsburgh is 2143 miles. The road distance is 2420.5 miles.
The best way to get from California to Pittsburgh without a car is to train which takes 2 days 5h and costs $700 - $1,900.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from California to Pittsburgh, including transfers.
California to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Pittsburgh is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs $150 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 5h, you could also bus, which costs $400 - $650 and takes 2 days 7h.
What companies run services between California, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–340
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–480
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
California to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Pittsburgh is 3h ahead of California. It is currently 11:51 AM in California and 2:51 PM in Pittsburgh.
California to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Pittsburgh is 2421 miles. It takes approximately 38h 53m to drive from California to Pittsburgh.
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