Trains tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Pittsburgh

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 19 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Pittsburgh
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 19 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Pittsburgh
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 19 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Pittsburgh
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 19 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Pittsburgh
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 19 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Pittsburgh
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Pittsburgh.

Average Price$57 - $178Average Duration10h 20m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$51 - $342Average Duration15h 13m
35kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Pittsburgh

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Pittsburgh. The journey takes about 10 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
10h 20mAverage Duration
$57Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Train Richmond, VA, US to Pittsburgh: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$128
Average train trip duration15h 13m
Number of daily trains8
Earliest train departure4:52am
Distance237 miles (381 km)
Latest train departure12:52pm

Richmond to Pittsburgh Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/16
$127
07/17
$158
Today
$151
07/19
$263
07/20
$280
07/21
$138
07/22
$148
07/23
$127
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond to Pittsburgh was searched and found on Jul 16, 2025 with a price of $127

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

You can expect to pay from $127 to $632 for a train ticket from Richmond to Pittsburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $127 which is on 2025-07-23.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Richmond and Pittsburgh is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Pittsburgh.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Pittsburgh, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Richmond and Pittsburgh compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Richmond to Pittsburgh.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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