Train from Washington, DC, US to Pittsburgh: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Washington to Pittsburgh on 13 December
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington 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 6 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 531, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
6h 55mAverage duration
309 kmDistance
8kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 531 - R 5 000Average duration6h 55m
8kg CO₂e
Average priceR 684 - R 9 006Average duration9h 52m
28kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US 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.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Washington to Pittsburgh?

    The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Pittsburgh start from R 684. The average price for this train route is around R 1 668. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Washington to Pittsburgh?

    The average train journey time from Washington to Pittsburgh is 9h 52m, covering a distance of 309 km. The quickest train can get you there in 7h 43m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Washington to Pittsburgh route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Pittsburgh?

    The earliest train from Washington to Pittsburgh departs at 07:50. And the latest train departs at 15:57.

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 1 073
11/12
R 1 073
Today
R 1 540
13/12
R 1 280
14/12
R 1 280
15/12
R 1 280
16/12
R 1 073
17/12
R 744
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Pittsburgh was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 744

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

You can expect to pay from R 744 to R 6 485 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Pittsburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 744, which is on 2025-12-17.

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