How to travel from Los Angeles to Pittsburg, United States of America

The distance between Los Angeles and Pittsburg is around 2,183 miles (3,514km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Los Angeles to Pittsburg by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Long Beach (LGB) to Pittsburgh (PIT).

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Flight time5h 15m
  • Typical cost
    $330
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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train
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train
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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.

  • Duration2 days 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $310
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Bus

Take the bus to Pittsburgh.

  • Duration2 days 6h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $320
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Pittsburgh.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Distance2,422 miles (3,898km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Los Angeles and Pittsburg

There are several options for getting from Los Angeles to Pittsburg by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $310 and will take around 2 days 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $330.

The distance between Los Angeles and Pittsburg is around 2,183 miles (3,514km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,340 miles (2,156km)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Los Angeles and Pittsburg by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 14h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Los Angeles to Pittsburg is to fly which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx $330.

The cheapest way to travel between Los Angeles and Pittsburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $310 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Los Angeles and Pittsburg. It typically takes around 2 days 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Los Angeles to Pittsburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 4h.

Amtrak run train services between Los Angeles and Pittsburg. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2 days 4h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Los Angeles and Pittsburg. It typically takes around 2 days 6h and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Los Angeles and Pittsburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 2 days 9h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Los Angeles and Pittsburg. Buses run twice daily and take around 2 days 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Los Angeles and Pittsburg. Flights depart from Long Beach (LGB) and arrive at Pittsburgh (PIT) - via Chicago Midway (MDW). The flight takes around 5h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Los Angeles to Pittsburg. There is however a flight that goes via Chicago Midway (MDW). This services will take at least 6h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Los Angeles to Pittsburg typically takes around 5h 15m. Flights depart from Long Beach (LGB) and and arrive into Pittsburgh (PIT).

The closest major airport to Pittsburg is Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR) (TYR) which is approximately 83km (51 miles) from Pittsburg. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) (DFW) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX) (AEX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Los Angeles and Pittsburg. The distance is around 2,422 miles (3,898km) by road and it will take around 1 day 14h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Los Angeles to Pittsburg is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around $330.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Los Angeles and Pittsburg

Transport options from Los Angeles to Pittsburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
6h 55m
$330
hourly3,514km (2,183 miles)
Train
2 days 4h
$310
once daily4,352km (2,704 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2 days 6h
$320
twice daily4,035km (2,507 miles)
Bus to Pittsburgh2 days 9h
$330
every 20 mins4,071km (2,530 miles)
Drive
1 day 14h
$240
on demand3,898km (2,422 miles)

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Airports near Pittsburg

The following major airports near Pittsburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

TYR
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
51 miles (83km) from Pittsburg
DFW
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
International Airport
Distance
120 miles (193km) from Pittsburg
AEX
Alexandria International Airport (AEX)
International Airport
Distance
183 miles (294km) from Pittsburg