The cheapest and fastest trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£144
Fastest journey
7 h 23 m
Average duration
10 h 24 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
412 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA will cost around £144 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Of the 4 trains that leave 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA for Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 412 km distance in an average of 10 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 h 39 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.
43 Pennsylvanian12:427h2330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA20:05Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA£541One-way0 changes
119 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian12:3311h0730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA23:40Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA£1291One-way1 change
95 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian12:0111h3930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA23:40Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA£1291One-way1 change
40 Floridian+
2155 NextGen Acela12:1311h2730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA23:40Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA£2661One-way1 change
43 Pennsylvanian12:427h2330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA20:05Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA£541One-way0 changes
119 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian12:3311h0730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA23:40Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA£1291One-way1 change
40 Floridian+
2155 NextGen Acela12:1311h2730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA23:40Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA£2661One-way1 change
95 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian12:0111h3930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA23:40Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA£1291One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a flight costs an average of £62.
Distance: 412 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£85 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest | £269 Average Price |
8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA trains for today, Tuesday 16 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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95 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian | 12:01 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 11h39 | 23:40 Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA | 1 change | |
40 Floridian+ 2155 NextGen Acela | 12:13 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 11h27 | 23:40 Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA | 1 change | |
119 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian | 12:33 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 11h07 | 23:40 Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA | 1 change | |
43 Pennsylvanian | 12:42 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 7h23 | 20:05 Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA
Trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 16:01, the last at 17:42. The fastest train covers the 412 km distance in 7h 23m.
Distance 412 km |
Average train duration 7h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 23m |
First train 16:01 |
Last train 17:42 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Amtrak from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA
- 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
- 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


