The cheapest and fastest trains from Pittsburgh, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
€58
Average price
€264
Fastest journey
7 h 29 m
Average duration
13 h 4 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
414 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pittsburgh, PA to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pittsburgh, PA to Philadelphia, PA will cost around €264 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €58.
Of the 5 trains that leave Pittsburgh, PA for Philadelphia, PA on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 414 km distance in an average of 13 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 29 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 21 h 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
42 Pennsylvanian
41 Floridian · 148 Northeast Regional
41 Floridian · 178 Northeast Regional
41 Floridian+
2172 Acela
40 Floridian · 48 Lake Shore Limited · 657 Keystone Service
42 Pennsylvanian
41 Floridian · 148 Northeast Regional
41 Floridian+
2172 Acela
41 Floridian · 178 Northeast Regional
40 Floridian · 48 Lake Shore Limited · 657 Keystone ServiceTravel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Pittsburgh, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pittsburgh, PA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a flight costs an average of €78.
Distance: 414 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€88 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest | €261 Average price |
8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Pittsburgh, PA to Philadelphia, PA train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
41 Floridian · 178 Northeast Regional | 10:25 AM Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA | 12h31 | 10:56 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
41 Floridian+ 2172 Acela | 10:25 AM Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA | 12h01 | 10:26 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
41 Floridian · 148 Northeast Regional | 10:25 AM Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA | 11h25 | 9:50 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
42 Pennsylvanian | 12:30 PM Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA | 7h29 | 7:59 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Pittsburgh, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Distance 414 km |
Average train duration 7h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €55 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 29m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 13:03 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Pittsburgh, PA to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Pittsburgh, PA and Philadelphia, PA from €37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Pittsburgh, PA to Philadelphia, PA
- 5:30 AM - 9:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby, with several public parking garages in the vicinity.
- The Commoner
- Union Standard
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown
- The Westin Pittsburgh
- Omni William Penn Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Light Rail: Pittsburgh Light Rail nearby
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
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