How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh start from ₪179. The average price for this train route is around ₪340. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 413 km. The quickest train can get 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 ₪181 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 30 May
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
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 31 May
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

Next departures from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 8 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just ₪119, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

8h 15mAverage duration

415 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price₪119 - ₪624	Average duration8h 15m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price₪179 - ₪1 368	Average duration11h 20m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55 811 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.6

Based on 5811 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at ₪179

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 differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh start from ₪179. The average price for this train route is around ₪340. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 413 km. The quickest train can get 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

27/05

₪420

28/05

₪227

Today

₪420

30/05

₪187

31/05

₪420

01/06

₪187

02/06

₪187

03/06

₪187

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh was searched and found on 30 May 2026 with a price of ₪187

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 ₪187 to ₪1 459 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 ₪187, which is on 2026-05-30.