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How to Travel from

San Francisco to Pittsburgh

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
8h 53m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.43–$472.00

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$829.20

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$255.14–$395.46
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.68–$535.79
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
7h 2m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$306.16–$472.00

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$382.71–$701.63
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$829.20

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$523.03
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$255.14–$701.63
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$625.09

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.13–$204.11

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.86–$153.08
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$484.76
Bus from Denver Union Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
30h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.81–$701.63

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Pittsburgh?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Pittsburgh is to fly which costs $92.39 - $413.04 and takes 9h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Pittsburgh?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Pittsburgh is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $130.43 - $510.87 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Pittsburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Sparks Transit Center and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Pittsburgh?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Richmond and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Pittsburgh?

The distance between San Francisco and Pittsburgh is 3677 km. The road distance is 4147.1 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Pittsburgh without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Pittsburgh without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 11h and costs $184.78 - $1195.65 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Pittsburgh?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from San Francisco to Pittsburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Pittsburgh bus from?

San Francisco to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Pittsburgh train from?

San Francisco to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Pittsburgh?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Pittsburgh is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $130.43 - $510.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $184.78 - $1195.65 and takes 2 days 11h, you could also train, which costs $228.26 - $869.57 and takes 2 days 16h.

Where does the San Francisco to Pittsburgh bus arrive?

San Francisco to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 20:18 in San Francisco and 23:18 in Pittsburgh.

Where does the San Francisco to Pittsburgh train arrive?

San Francisco to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Pittsburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Pittsburgh is 4147 km. It takes approximately 39h 59m to drive from San Francisco to Pittsburgh.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Pittsburgh?

Book your San Francisco to Pittsburgh bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Pittsburgh?

There are 579+ hotels available in Pittsburgh. Prices start at $59.28 per night.
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