Next train departures

Next departures for Newark to Pittsburgh on July 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	8:11pm	Penn Station	1d 3h	11:40pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	8:11pm	Penn Station	1d 3h	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	8:11pm	Penn Station	1d 3h	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Pittsburgh on July 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:09am	Penn Station	8h 56m	8:05pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	11:09am	Penn Station	8h 56m	8:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	8:11pm	Penn Station	1d 3h	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	11:23am	Penn Station	12h 17m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	8:11pm	Penn Station	1d 3h	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	11:23am	Penn Station	12h 17m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	8:11pm	Penn Station	1d 3h	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	11:23am	Penn Station	12h 17m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Pittsburgh on July 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:37am	EWR Airport - AirTrain P4	12h 3m	11:40pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	Train	11:09am	Penn Station	8h 56m	8:05pm	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	11:09am	Penn Station	8h 56m	8:05pm	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:21am	Penn Station	12h 19m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:53am	Penn Station	12h 47m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:21am	Penn Station	12h 19m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:53am	Penn Station	12h 47m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	11:32am	Penn Station	12h 8m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Pittsburgh on July 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:09am	Penn Station	8h 56m	8:05pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	11:09am	Penn Station	8h 56m	8:05pm	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:21am	Penn Station	12h 19m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:53am	Penn Station	12h 47m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:21am	Penn Station	12h 19m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:53am	Penn Station	12h 47m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:21am	Penn Station	12h 19m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:53am	Penn Station	12h 47m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Pittsburgh on July 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:09am	Penn Station	8h 56m	8:05pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	11:09am	Penn Station	8h 56m	8:05pm	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:21am	Penn Station	12h 19m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:53am	Penn Station	12h 47m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:21am	Penn Station	12h 19m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:53am	Penn Station	12h 47m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:21am	Penn Station	12h 19m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:53am	Penn Station	12h 47m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Pittsburgh on July 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:09am	Penn Station	8h 56m	8:05pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	11:09am	Penn Station	8h 56m	8:05pm	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:21am	Penn Station	12h 19m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:53am	Penn Station	12h 47m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:21am	Penn Station	12h 19m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:53am	Penn Station	12h 47m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:21am	Penn Station	12h 19m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:53am	Penn Station	12h 47m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Pittsburgh on July 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:09am	Penn Station	8h 56m	8:05pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	11:09am	Penn Station	8h 56m	8:05pm	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:21am	Penn Station	12h 19m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:53am	Penn Station	12h 47m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:21am	Penn Station	12h 19m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:53am	Penn Station	12h 47m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:21am	Penn Station	12h 19m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:53am	Penn Station	12h 47m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Pittsburgh on July 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:09am	Penn Station	8h 56m	8:05pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	11:09am	Penn Station	8h 56m	8:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	8:11pm	Penn Station	1d 3h	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	11:23am	Penn Station	12h 17m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	8:11pm	Penn Station	1d 3h	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	11:23am	Penn Station	12h 17m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	8:11pm	Penn Station	1d 3h	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	11:23am	Penn Station	12h 17m	11:40pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:24 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Newark 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 8 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just ZAR 728, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

8h 40mAverage Duration

494 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceZAR 728 - ZAR 2,716	Average Duration8h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceZAR 1,312 - ZAR 9,022	Average Duration12h 17m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,844 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5844 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 Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at ZAR 1,312

Amtrak Newark Pittsburgh recent customer reviews

I love it

Jader R.

January 4, 2024

It was a good experience.

Nancy B.

September 23, 2023

US train companies:Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newark, NJ 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 Newark to Pittsburgh?
The cheapest train tickets from Newark to Pittsburgh start at ZAR 1,312. The average price for this train route is around ZAR 2,550. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Newark to Pittsburgh?
The average train trip from Newark to Pittsburgh takes 12h 17m and covers 493 km. The quickest train gets you there in 8h 56m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Newark to Pittsburgh route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 6 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newark to Pittsburgh?
The earliest train from Newark to Pittsburgh departs at 8:44am. The latest train departs at 8:11pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

07-16

ZAR 2,579

07-17

ZAR 3,287

Today

ZAR 3,287

07-19

ZAR 3,287

07-20

ZAR 3,068

07-21

ZAR 1,602

07-22

ZAR 1,602

07-23

ZAR 3,287

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Pittsburgh was searched and found on Jul 21, 2026 with a price of ZAR 1,602

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

You can expect to pay from ZAR 1,602 to ZAR 11,174 for a train ticket from Newark, NJ to Pittsburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ZAR 1,602 which is on 2026-07-21.