Trains tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Pittsburgh

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Next departures for San Diego to Pittsburgh on October 24
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Union StationCheapest
Amtrak
Old Town San Diego
Union StationFastest
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Union StationNo tags
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Union StationNo tags
Amtrak
Santa Fe Depot
Union StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Pittsburgh

busbud logoWe recommend taking the bus

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

9bus per day
2d 13hAverage Duration
2110 milesDistance
85kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$139 - $505Average Duration2d 13h
85kg CO₂e
Average Price$303 - $502Average Duration2d 12h
310kg CO₂e

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

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$404
Average train trip duration2d 12h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure2:01pm
Distance2110 miles (3403 km)
Latest train departure4:10pm

San Diego to Pittsburgh Train

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

Best price found
10/20
$389
10/21
$477
Today
$451
10/23
$457
10/24
$434
10/25
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10/26
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Pittsburgh was searched and found on Oct 20, 2025 with a price of $389

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

You can expect to pay from $389 to $2,159 for a train 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 $434 which is on 2025-10-24.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Pittsburgh you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Diego and Pittsburgh, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from San Diego to Pittsburgh.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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