How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh start from R 1 069. The average price for this train route is around R 1 850. 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 28m, 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 6 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 R 1 013 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 21 March
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 22 March
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	12:29	30th Street Station	11h 11m	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 23 March
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	12:12	30th Street Station	11h 28m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	11h 39m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:12	30th Street Station	11h 28m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 24 March
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	12:12	30th Street Station	11h 28m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	11h 39m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:12	30th Street Station	11h 28m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 25 March
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	12:12	30th Street Station	11h 28m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	11h 39m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:12	30th Street Station	11h 28m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 26 March
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	12:12	30th Street Station	11h 28m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	11h 39m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:12	30th Street Station	11h 28m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 27 March
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	12:12	30th Street Station	11h 28m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	11h 39m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:12	30th Street Station	11h 28m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:07 PM EDT.

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 R 595, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

9h 35mAverage duration

413 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 595 - R 4 609	Average duration9h 35m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 069 - R 5 703	Average duration11h 28m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 772 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5772 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 R 1 069

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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 R 1 069. The average price for this train route is around R 1 850. 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 28m, 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 6 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

17/03

R 1 716

18/03

R 1 081

Today

R 1 081

20/03

R 1 682

21/03

R 1 682

22/03

R 3 071

23/03

R 1 356

24/03

R 1 116

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh was searched and found on 18 Mar 2026 with a price of R 1 081

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 R 1 081 to R 8 269 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 R 1 116, which is on 2026-03-24.