How much is the train ticket from New York City to Pittsburgh?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Pittsburgh start from R 1 258. The average price for this train route is around R 2 406. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New York City to Pittsburgh?

The average train journey time from New York City to Pittsburgh is 12h 38m, covering a distance of 508 km. The quickest train can get you there in 9h 13m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New York City to Pittsburgh route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 5 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Pittsburgh?

The earliest train from New York City to Pittsburgh departs at 09:00. And the latest train departs at 11:35.

Train New York City to Pittsburgh from R 1 196 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to Pittsburgh on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 35m	23:40	Union Station	Cheapest
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 13m	20:05	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 13m	20:05	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 40m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 40m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Pittsburgh on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 35m	23:40	Union Station	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 20m	23:40	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 40m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train	11:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 35m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	14h 40m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Pittsburgh on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 5m	23:40	Union Station	Cheapest
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 13m	20:05	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 13m	20:05	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 40m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 5m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Pittsburgh on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 13m	20:05	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 13m	20:05	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 40m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 5m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 40m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Pittsburgh on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 13m	20:05	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 13m	20:05	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 40m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 5m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 40m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Pittsburgh on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 13m	20:05	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 13m	20:05	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 40m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 5m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 40m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Pittsburgh on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 5m	23:40	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 5m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 40m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	13h 5m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 40m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Pittsburgh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Pittsburgh. The journey takes about 10 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 661, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39bus per day

10h 25mAverage duration

508 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 661 - R 5 788	Average duration10h 25m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 258 - R 11 852	Average duration12h 38m	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in New York City and Pittsburgh?

New York City

A
Penn Station
254 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Pittsburgh

A
Intermodal Station
55 11th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 258

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Pittsburgh by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from New York City to Pittsburgh?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Pittsburgh start from R 1 258. The average price for this train route is around R 2 406. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Pittsburgh?
The average train journey time from New York City to Pittsburgh is 12h 38m, covering a distance of 508 km. The quickest train can get you there in 9h 13m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Pittsburgh route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Pittsburgh?
The earliest train from New York City to Pittsburgh departs at 09:00. And the latest train departs at 11:35.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

R 1 611

11/12

R 1 611

Today

R 3 464

13/12

R 2 754

14/12

R 6 478

15/12

R 2 754

16/12

R 1 265

17/12

R 1 871

The cheapest trip from New York City to Pittsburgh was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 265

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 265 to R 9 959 for a train ticket from New York City to Pittsburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 265, which is on 2025-12-16.