Train from Boston, MA, US to Pittsburgh: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Boston to Pittsburgh on 27 January
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AmtrakTrain
South Station
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AmtrakTrain
Back Bay Station
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AmtrakTrain
Back Bay Station
Union StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Boston Route 128, MA
Union StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Boston Route 128, MA
Union StationNo tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston 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 16 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 071, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
16h 20mAverage duration
770 kmDistance
19kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 1 071 - R 4 940Average duration16h 20m
19kg CO₂e
Average priceR 1 483 - R 11 040Average duration16h 20m
69kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Pittsburgh by train

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Boston to Pittsburgh?

    The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Pittsburgh start from R 1 483. The average price for this train route is around R 3 337. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train journey time from Boston to Pittsburgh is 16h 20m, covering a distance of 764 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13h 40m and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 10 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from Boston to Pittsburgh departs at 06:05. 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
24/01
R 3 862
25/01
R 5 800
Today
R 2 843
27/01
R 3 566
28/01
R 1 414
29/01
R 1 693
30/01
R 2 038
31/01
R 4 617
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Pittsburgh was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 414

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 414 to R 9 152 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to Pittsburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 414, which is on 2026-01-28.

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