How to travel from Sacramento to Pittsburg, United States of America

The distance between Sacramento and Pittsburg is around 2,491 miles (4,009km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Sacramento 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Sacramento (SMF) to Johnstown (JST) then take the train to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Flight time5h 55m
  • Typical cost
    $450
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Train

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

  • Duration2 days 11h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $320
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Bus

Take the bus to Oakland then Las Vegas Downtown and then to Pittsburgh.

  • Duration2 days 14h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $340
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Pittsburgh.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Distance2,491 miles (4,009km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sacramento and Pittsburg

There are several options for getting from Sacramento to Pittsburg by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $320 and will take around 2 days 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 8h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $450.

The distance between Sacramento and Pittsburg is around 2,491 miles (4,009km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,530 miles (2,463km)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Sacramento and Pittsburg by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 14h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sacramento to Pittsburg is to fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 10m and will set you back approx $450.

The cheapest way to travel between Sacramento and Pittsburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $320 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sacramento and Pittsburg. It typically takes around 2 days 11h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sacramento 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 11h.

Amtrak run train services between Sacramento and Pittsburg. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2 days 11h, 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 Sacramento and Pittsburg. It typically takes around 2 days 14h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sacramento to Pittsburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oakland, Las Vegas Downtown and NB Main after Fremont. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 14h.

Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Sacramento and Pittsburg. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 2 days 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sacramento to Pittsburg. We recommend that you fly from Sacramento (SMF) to Johnstown (JST) then take the train to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. instead which will take 8h 10m.

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 Sacramento and Pittsburg. The distance is around 2,491 miles (4,009km) 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 Sacramento to Pittsburg is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around $450.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sacramento and Pittsburg

Transport options from Sacramento to Pittsburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
8h 10m
$450
once daily4,128km (2,565 miles)
Train
2 days 11h
$320
once daily4,496km (2,794 miles)
Bus
2 days 14h
$340
6 times a week4,690km (2,914 miles)
Drive
1 day 14h
$245
on demand4,009km (2,491 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