Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Pittsburgh

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Next departures for San Diego to Pittsburgh on October 23
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown SD (Seaport)
Pittsburgh Intermodal StationCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
Pittsburgh Intermodal StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Pittsburgh Intermodal StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Greyhound Bus Stop
Pittsburgh Intermodal StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
Pittsburgh Intermodal StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Pittsburgh

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Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Pittsburgh. The journey takes about 2 days, 13 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$139, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
2d 13hAverage Duration
3403 kmDistance
85kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average PriceUS$139 - US$505Average Duration2d 13h
85kg CO₂e
Train
Average PriceUS$303 - US$502Average Duration2d 12h
310kg CO₂e

Bus San Diego, CA, US to Pittsburgh: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$198
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 13h
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure6:45am
Distance3402 km
Latest bus departure7:35pm

San Diego to Pittsburgh Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego, CA, US - Pittsburgh

  1. What is the distance between San Diego and Pittsburgh?

    The distance covered from San Diego to Pittsburgh is 3405 km (2111 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Diego to Pittsburgh?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Mission Valley Sheraton, in San Diego, and end it at Intermodal Station, in Pittsburgh.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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10-20
US$384
10-21
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US$409
10-23
US$247
10-24
US$275
10-25
US$184
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Pittsburgh was searched and found on Oct 25, 2025 with a price of US$184

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Pittsburgh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$184 to US$409 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Pittsburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$184 which is on 2025-10-25.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Diego and Pittsburgh!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Diego to Pittsburgh, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to Pittsburgh will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Pittsburgh?

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