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How to get fromPittsburgh to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Pittsburgh to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planePIT - SAN
    7h 37m
    $302–679

  2. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planePIT - SNA
    11h 54m
    $153–517

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2d 4h
    $198–632

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainFloridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    2d 6h
    $295–1,796

  5. Drive 2,407.2 mi

    1. Drive from Pittsburgh to Los Angelescar2,407.2 mi
    38h 36m
    $440–635

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planePIT - SFO
    8h 40m
    $339–786

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planePIT - LAX
    8h 55m
    $159–440

  8. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planePIT - LGB
    10h 39m
    $175–706

  9. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)planePIT - FAT
    10h 21m
    $226–919

Pittsburgh to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Pittsburgh, PA, USA and California, USA?

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Los Angeles Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 4h.

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