How much does a train ticket cost from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh start from NOK 649. The average price for this train route is around NOK 1,215. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh is 11h 20m, covering a distance of 256 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 23m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Pittsburgh route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh departs at 10:13. And the latest train departs at 21:10.

Train Philadelphia to Pittsburgh from NOK 616 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 12 June
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	7h 23m	20:05	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	7h 23m	20:05	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:13	30th Street Station	11h 27m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	11h 39m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:13	30th Street Station	11h 27m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 13 June
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	7h 23m	20:05	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	7h 23m	20:05	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:13	30th Street Station	13h 27m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:13	30th Street Station	13h 27m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train	12:29	30th Street Station	11h 11m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 14 June
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	7h 23m	20:05	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	7h 23m	20:05	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:13	30th Street Station	13h 27m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:13	30th Street Station	13h 27m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train	12:29	30th Street Station	11h 11m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 15 June
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	7h 23m	20:05	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	7h 23m	20:05	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:13	30th Street Station	11h 27m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	11h 39m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:13	30th Street Station	11h 27m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 16 June
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	7h 23m	20:05	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	7h 23m	20:05	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:13	30th Street Station	11h 27m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	11h 39m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:13	30th Street Station	11h 27m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 17 June
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	7h 23m	20:05	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	7h 23m	20:05	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:13	30th Street Station	11h 27m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	11h 39m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:13	30th Street Station	11h 27m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 18 June
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	7h 23m	20:05	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	7h 23m	20:05	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:13	30th Street Station	11h 27m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	11h 39m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:13	30th Street Station	11h 27m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia 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 7 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just NOK 402, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

7h 15mAverage duration

257 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceNOK 402 - NOK 2,062	Average duration7h 15m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceNOK 649 - NOK 4,651	Average duration11h 20m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,821 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5821 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 NOK 649

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh start from NOK 649. The average price for this train route is around NOK 1,215. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh is 11h 20m, covering a distance of 256 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 23m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Pittsburgh route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh departs at 10:13. And the latest train departs at 21:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/06

NOK 635

10/06

NOK 635

Today

NOK 1,426

12/06

NOK 1,426

13/06

NOK 1,426

14/06

NOK 1,426

15/06

NOK 1,426

16/06

NOK 635

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh was searched and found on 9 Jun 2026 with a price of NOK 635

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

You can expect to pay from NOK 635 to NOK 5,303 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at NOK 635, which is on 2026-06-16.