Bedroom
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Free Drinks
- Free meal
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£51
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£66
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
7 h 23 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
7 h 24 m
Trains on 15 Sept
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 £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
On Tue 15 Sept, we found 4 trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 412 km distance in an average of 7 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 7 h 24 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.








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 an average ticket price of £40 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, while a flight costs an average of £270.
Distance: 412 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£73 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest | £270 Average Price | £111 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA:
A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA costing on average £73.
A coach is £229 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA costing on average £270.
Other travel options to Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 30m.
Train takes on average 7h 33m.
Tickets start at around £73 compared to roughly £111 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £37. The journey takes 7h 33m versus 4h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 15 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:41 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 7h24 | 0:05 Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:42 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 7h23 | 0:05 Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:41 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 7h24 | 1:05 Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:42 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 7h23 | 1:05 Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 16:33, the last at 16:42. The fastest train covers the 412 km distance in 7h 23m.
Distance 412 km |
Average train duration 7h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 23m |
First train 16:33 |
Last train 16:42 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
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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.

Most 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA trains use the 30th Street Station to Pittsburgh Station station pair. Use this guide to compare 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
30th Street Station is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
30th Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Bridgewater's Pub, The Porch at 30th Street Station
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at 30th Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at 30th Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at 30th Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at 30th Street Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at 30th Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, The Study at University City.
Pittsburgh Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Commoner, Union Standard
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Pittsburgh Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Pittsburgh Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pittsburgh Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pittsburgh Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pittsburgh Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown, The Westin Pittsburgh, Omni William Penn Hotel.