Search Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Pittsburgh
Approximate Travel Distance | Approximate Flight Duration | Popular Airlines | Popular Airport |
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Transportation to Ho Chi Minh City Airport from the City Center
In Ho Chi Minh City center, called also Saigon / District 1, you can see many public transport means. It takes about 40-45 minutes to get to Tan Son Nhat Airport with public buses, which are also very popular in urban transportation. If you want to have a faster and more comfortable journey, you can choose to take a taxi or rent a car. It is possible to reach the airport in maximum 10 minutes in this way.
Bus
Buses, the cheapest means of public transportation, have 152 different routes in Ho Chi Minh City. These public buses, which are light cream and green in color, are in the size of a minibus and provide a very convenient transportation service between 6 am and 6 pm. Bus number 152, which departs every half an hour from the Ben Tanh Market district, which is a 15 minute walk from the city center, goes to both Tan Son Nhat Airport's domestic and international terminals. It is very easy and economical to get to the airport from Ho Chi Minh by these buses which are departing every 30 minutes. You can get your one-way bus ticket from the booths at a fee of only 30 cents. Another alternative is bus 109, operated by SATSCO. These buses, which have a longer route than the other, depart every 15-20 minutes from 05.30 in the morning to 01.30 in the night and it takes 45 minutes to get to the airport from the city with the buses. It also goes directly to the airport's domestic terminal (column 18) and to the international terminal (column 15). Park 23/9, Pham Ngu Lao, Tran Hung Dao, Ben Thanh Station, Le Loi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia and Nguyen Van Troi are some of the stops between the city center and Tan Son Nhat Airport. As of March 16, 2016, the fare for single-use ticket for bus 109 is 12.000 (less than 5 km) – 20.000 (more than 5 km) Viet Nam Dong.
Taxi
If your priority is speed and comfort on the journey from the city center to Tan Son Nhat Airport, taking a taxi would be an ideal choice for you. Taxis in the city are often preferred by tourists. You need to pay approximately $ 5-7 (150.000-170.000 Viet Nam Dong) to go to Tan Son Nhat Airport by taxi from Saigon. Vinassu Taxi (+84838272727) and Malinh Taxi Group (+84838383838) are among the most reliable taxi companies that take passenger to the airport in only 7 to 10 minutes.
Car Rental
First of all, we can say that there are more alternatives in terms of domestic car rental companies in the city than in the airport. If you have already searched these companies located in the most central locations of Ho Chi Minh, you may also have information about prices. You can take your car with your international driving license within minutes if you book your car in advance. Going to Tan Son Nhat Airport from the city center can take 10-12 minutes by car. Some of the car rental companies, which have offices both in the city center and in Tan Son Nhat Airport, are Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt.
Airport Information
The Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Vietnam's capital Ho Chi Minh is located 5 kilometers north of the city center, also known as District 1 or Saigon. At Tan Son Nhat Airport, which is the largest airport in Vietnam, there are two separate terminal buildings for arrival and departure. The airport, which increased its passenger capacity from 8-10 million in 2007 to 25 million in 2017 as of January, serves the passengers with travel agencies, car rental companies and tourist information centers.
Last Updated: 28 Jun 2017Transportation to Pittsburgh City Center from Airport
Allegheny County Airport
Pittsburgh is a cosmopolitan American city with rich underground resources that embrace three rivers with five-hundred bridges. Pittsburgh, which has been developed economically for many years by the processing of steel extracted from the steel mines of Allegheny Mountain, is now developing rapidly in the fields of electronics production, banking and tourism. The city, where more than twenty ethnic races including German, Italian, Spanish, African descent and Mexicans, is among the safest cities with low crime rates in America. In some parts of the city, besides the suburban buildings, the giant skyscrapers add a difference to the city center.
Pittsburgh is referred to as 'Bridge City' due to the 446 bridges in the city. Bridges and tunnels connect the city's separate parts. In addition to motorways, metro is being used intensively.
Buses carry a heavy burden both in urban transport and in access to American cities from Pittsburgh. There are many alternatives in the city, which has one of the oldest and most common rail networks in the world, from railway lines to suburban trains, to metro which provides faster transportation. It is also possible to make intercity trips with trains. Pittsburgh Port is one of the largest cargo centers in the country. Pittsburgh Airport offers different alternatives for passengers to get to the city center.
Shuttles, car and luxury limousine rental services are available in the city. Buses and taxis are preferred by more passengers since they are more affordable.
Taxi
If you think that the public transport to Pittsburg, which is a big city, is going to different directions, you can choose the taxi to avoid getting lost. At the airport, where Checker, Cranberry and Yellow companies are competing, taxis wait for their passengers 24 hours a day for a comfortable and fast transportation.
Bus
At Pittsburgh Airport, buses pick up passengers at stops located in front of the sixth door of the terminal building. The West Busway Company’s buses operate between 05:30 in the morning and midnight, departing every 30 minutes. You can pay for wheelchair-friendly vehicles with cash, credit card or pre-paid tickets.
Shuttle
The best alternative for those who are travelling with a group or family is the shuttle service. To make an economical and comfortable journey, you can rent a transfer vehicle from the airport at SuperShuttle Pittsburgh company with a driver.
Car Rental
If you want to travel with a car, you may prefer one of the eight car rental companies (Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless) serving at the lower floor of the parking lot at the airport. We recommend that you go through a few companies to get ideas about different alternatives and price options.
Limousine Rental
Limousine rental companies are promising passengers at the height of luxury and comfort. If you prefer this option, which is more expensive than other alternatives to get to the city center, you can contact one of these three companies: Limousine, Tortoice, All Star.
Pittsburgh International Airport
Pittsburgh Airport offers different alternatives to its passengers to get to the city center. Shuttle services, car and luxury limousine rental services are also available. The passengers mostly prefer bus and taxi because they offer low cost travel. Considering that Pittsburgh is a big city and the public transport vehicles go in different directions, you can prefer to take a taxi in order not to get lost. The three different companies named as Checker, Cranberry and Yellow provide taxi service at the airport and you can take the advantage of a comfortable and fast travel for 24 hours.
Bus
The buses pick up passengers at the stops located in front of the sixth entrance gate of the terminal building at Pittsburgh Airport. The West Busway company starts its service at 5:30 o’clock in the morning and its buses departs every 30 minutes until 12 o’clock in the night. You can pay for wheelchair-friendly vehicles for the disabled individuals with cash, credit card or pre-paid tickets.
Shuttle Services
For groups and family travels, the best alternative is the shuttle service. If you want to plan an economical and comfortable journey, you can rent a transfer vehicle with a driver from the SuperShuttle Pittsburgh Company at the airport.
Rent a car
If you want to rent a car, you may prefer one of the 8 different car rental companies (Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless) that are located on the lower floor of the parking garage at the airport. We recommend you to walk around a few companies and get information to find out different alternatives and price options.
Limo Rental
Limousine rental companies promise exclusive luxury and comfort for their customers. If you prefer this option, which is more expensive but flashy than other alternatives to reach the city center, you can contact Limousine, Tortoice or All Star, the three companies at the airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
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For Ho Chi Minh City-Pittsburgh flights, you can use Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Allegheny County Airport, Pittsburgh International Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Ho Chi Minh City-Pittsburgh is 14277 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 17 hour 50 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Ho Chi Minh City-Pittsburgh flights is Monday.
