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

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh start from PLN 230. The average price for this train route is around PLN 413. 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 11m, covering a distance of 413 km. 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 13:03.

Train Philadelphia to Pittsburgh from PLN 218 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 19 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:41	30th Street Station	7h 24m	20:05	Union Station	CheapestFastest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:13	30th Street Station	13h 27m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train	12:25	30th Street Station	11h 15m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:13	30th Street Station	13h 27m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train	12:25	30th Street Station	11h 15m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 20 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:41	30th Street Station	7h 24m	20:05	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:41	30th Street Station	7h 24m	20:05	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:20	30th Street Station	11h 20m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	11h 39m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:20	30th Street Station	11h 20m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 21 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:41	30th Street Station	7h 24m	20:05	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:41	30th Street Station	7h 24m	20:05	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:20	30th Street Station	11h 20m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	11h 39m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:20	30th Street Station	11h 20m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 22 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:41	30th Street Station	7h 24m	20:05	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:41	30th Street Station	7h 24m	20:05	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:20	30th Street Station	11h 20m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	11h 39m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:20	30th Street Station	11h 20m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 23 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:41	30th Street Station	7h 24m	20:05	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:41	30th Street Station	7h 24m	20:05	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:20	30th Street Station	11h 20m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	11h 39m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:20	30th Street Station	11h 20m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 24 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:41	30th Street Station	7h 24m	20:05	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:41	30th Street Station	7h 24m	20:05	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:20	30th Street Station	11h 20m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	11h 39m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:20	30th Street Station	11h 20m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 25 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:41	30th Street Station	7h 24m	20:05	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:41	30th Street Station	7h 24m	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

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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 9 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just PLN 158, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

9h 35mAverage duration

417 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average pricePLN 158 - PLN 760	Average duration9h 35m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average pricePLN 230 - PLN 1,755	Average duration11h 11m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,788 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5788 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 PLN 230

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 PLN 230. The average price for this train route is around PLN 413. 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 11m, covering a distance of 413 km. 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 13:03.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

16/04

PLN 362

17/04

PLN 240

Today

PLN 446

19/04

PLN 660

20/04

PLN 446

21/04

PLN 240

22/04

PLN 240

23/04

PLN 240

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh was searched and found on 17 Apr 2026 with a price of PLN 240

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 PLN 240 to PLN 1,773 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 PLN 240, which is on 2026-04-21.