How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh start from R 1 073. The average price for this train route is around R 1 643. 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 11m, 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 13:03.

Train Philadelphia to Pittsburgh from R 1 016 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 16 December
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
Amtrak 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
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:12	30th Street Station	11h 28m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 17 December
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
Amtrak 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
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:12	30th Street Station	11h 28m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 18 December
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
Amtrak 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
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:12	30th Street Station	11h 28m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 19 December
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	12:01	30th Street Station	11h 39m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak 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
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:12	30th Street Station	11h 28m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh on 20 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:29	30th Street Station	11h 11m	23:40	Union Station	CheapestFastest
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
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 21 December
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
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
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 22 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:12	30th Street Station	11h 28m	23:40	Union Station	Cheapest
	Train	13:03	30th Street Station	10h 37m	23:40	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	11h 39m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak 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

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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 10 hours and with fares starting at just R 589, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

10hAverage duration

413 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 589 - R 5 597	Average duration10h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 073 - R 6 364	Average duration11h 11m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 650 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5650 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 R 1 073

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 1 073. The average price for this train route is around R 1 643. 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 11m, 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 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

13/12

R 3 082

14/12

R 1 085

Today

R 2 445

16/12

R 1 722

17/12

R 1 722

18/12

R 2 152

19/12

R 2 445

20/12

R 4 115

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 085

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 1 085 to R 9 262 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 1 722, which is on 2025-12-16.