The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Pittsburgh, PA
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
7 h 43 m
Average duration
9 h 29 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
306 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Pittsburgh, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Pittsburgh, PA will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
Of the 2 trains that leave Washington, DC for 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 306 km distance in an average of 9 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 h 15 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.
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86 Northeast Regional · 43 Pennsylvanian
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86 Northeast Regional · 43 PennsylvanianTravel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Washington, DC to Pittsburgh, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Pittsburgh, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a flight costs an average of £64.
Distance: 306 km
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Washington, DC to Pittsburgh, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Pittsburgh, PA trains for today, Tuesday 10 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 19:57 Washington, DC | 7h43 | 03:40 Pittsburgh, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 11 February | |||||
86 Northeast Regional · 43 Pennsylvanian | 13:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 11h15 | 01:05 Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Pittsburgh, PA
Trains from Washington, DC to Pittsburgh, PA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 17:05. The fastest train covers the 306 km distance in 7h 43m.
Distance 306 km |
Average train duration 8h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 43m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 17:05 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Washington, DC to Pittsburgh, PA trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Washington, DC and Pittsburgh, PA from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Washington, DC to Pittsburgh, PA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to 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, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Washington, DC and Pittsburgh, PA
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
- 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
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