Train from Pittsburgh to Richmond, VA, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Pittsburgh to Richmond on 25 April
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AmtrakTrain
Union Station
Staples Mill RoadCheapest
AmtrakTrain
Union Station
Staples Mill RoadFastest
AmtrakTrain
Union Station
Staples Mill RoadNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Union Station
Staples Mill RoadNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Union Station
Staples Mill RoadNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 22:45 EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Pittsburgh to Richmond

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 11 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just PEN 203, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
11h 20mAverage duration
388 kmDistance
10kgCO₂ emissions
Average pricePEN 203 - PEN 911Average duration11h 20m
10kg CO₂e
Average pricePEN 217 - PEN 1,309Average duration13h 24m
35kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pittsburgh to Richmond, VA, US by train

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

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Pittsburgh to Richmond?

    The cheapest train tickets from Pittsburgh to Richmond start from PEN 217. The average price for this train route is around PEN 518. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Pittsburgh to Richmond?

    The average train journey time from Pittsburgh to Richmond is 13h 24m, covering a distance of 383 km. The fastest train gets you there in 10h 32m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Pittsburgh to Richmond route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Pittsburgh to Richmond?

    The earliest train from Pittsburgh to Richmond departs at 05:25. And the latest train departs at 07:30.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
21/04
PEN 447
22/04
PEN 609
Today
PEN 532
24/04
PEN 532
25/04
PEN 503
26/04
No data
27/04
PEN 355
28/04
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Pittsburgh to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on 27 Apr 2026 with a price of PEN 355

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

You can expect to pay from PEN 355 to PEN 2,093 for a train ticket from Pittsburgh to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 355, which is on 2026-04-27.

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