How much is the train ticket from New York City to Pittsburgh?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Pittsburgh start at $103. The average price for this train route is around $197. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from New York City to Pittsburgh?

The average train trip from New York City to Pittsburgh takes 12h 38m and covers 508 km. The quickest train gets you there in 9h 13m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New York City to Pittsburgh route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 5 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Pittsburgh?

The earliest train from New York City to Pittsburgh departs at 9:00am. The latest train departs at 11:35am.

Train New York City to Pittsburgh from $98 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for New York City to Pittsburgh on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 13m	8:05pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 13m	8:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 40m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 40m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	11:05am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 35m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Pittsburgh on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:05am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 35m	11:40pm	Union Station	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:20am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 20m	11:40pm	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 40m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	11:05am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 35m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 40m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Pittsburgh on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:35am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 5m	11:40pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 13m	8:05pm	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 13m	8:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 40m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:35am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 5m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Pittsburgh on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 13m	8:05pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 13m	8:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 40m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:35am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 5m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 40m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Pittsburgh on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 13m	8:05pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 13m	8:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 40m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:35am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 5m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 40m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Pittsburgh on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 13m	8:05pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 13m	8:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 40m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:35am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 5m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 40m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Pittsburgh on December 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:52am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 13m	8:05pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:35am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 5m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 40m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:35am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 5m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 40m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Pittsburgh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Pittsburgh. The journey takes about 10 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39bus per day

10h 25mAverage Duration

508 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $472	Average Duration10h 25m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$103 - $967	Average Duration12h 38m	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in New York City and Pittsburgh?

New York City

A
Penn Station
254 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Pittsburgh

A
Intermodal Station
55 11th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
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Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5638 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $103

US train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Pittsburgh by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from New York City to Pittsburgh?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Pittsburgh start at $103. The average price for this train route is around $197. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from New York City to Pittsburgh?
The average train trip from New York City to Pittsburgh takes 12h 38m and covers 508 km. The quickest train gets you there in 9h 13m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Pittsburgh route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Pittsburgh?
The earliest train from New York City to Pittsburgh departs at 9:00am. The latest train departs at 11:35am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12-09

$313

12-10

$132

Today

$132

12-12

$283

12-13

$283

12-14

$512

12-15

$225

12-16

$132

The cheapest trip from New York City to Pittsburgh was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $132

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

You can expect to pay from $132 to $813 for a train ticket from New York City to Pittsburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $132 which is on 2025-12-16.