Find train tickets to Pittsburgh
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Cheapest day | Saturday |
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Most expensive day | Sunday |
Average price (round-trip) | $149 |
Average price (one-way) | $91 |
Top tips for finding Pittsburgh train tickets
- Some of the features of the train station in Pittsburgh include Quik-Trak kiosks, a fully staffed ticket office, as well as vending machines for passenger use. There are also restrooms and elevators inside of the station. Although there are no restaurants available inside of the station, when you walk out of the station and turn left, you'll be right in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh where there are several dining establishments that are within walking distance.
- For those travelers on trains to Pittsburgh that have accessibility issues or disabilities, there are several amenities they will find in the station to aid them in their travels. This includes features such as an accessible platform, waiting room, water fountain, and ticket office. There is a wheelchair lift available in the station to assist with boarding trains and there are wheelchairs available for use by passengers while they are in the station.
- When you travel on Amtrak on trains to Pittsburgh, you can take two carry-on bags and two personal items on the train. You can also check up to four bags on the train. Once you arrive at the station in Pittsburgh, there is staff available to help you with your baggage if you need it. If you would like to store your bags at the station, this service is available.
- If you have an interest in seeing some of the small-town life that exists in Pennsylvania, a couple of towns that you can visit on a day trip from Pittsburgh include Latrobe and Greensburg, which are stops on Amtrak's The Pennsylvanian route. The trip to Latrobe is less than 1h and the trip to Greensburg is about 15min less than that.
- Looking for cheap train tickets to Pittsburgh? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Pittsburgh for the following prices or less: From Philadelphia $114, from Washington, D.C. $138, from New York $162
- Pittsburgh's most searched train station on KAYAK is Pittsburgh. It is located in the city center.
- You will generally catch the best train deals if you travel to Pittsburgh in the afternoon.
FAQs when traveling to Pittsburgh by train
What is the most popular train station in Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh is the most searched station in Pittsburgh by KAYAK users.
Which train companies travel to Pittsburgh?
Amtrak is the only train company serving Pittsburgh.
How long is the train journey to Pittsburgh from the closest popular cities?
Van Nuys to Pittsburgh - 11h 13m
Chicago to Pittsburgh - 9h 25m
Newark to Pittsburgh - 8h 56m
Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh - 7h 43m
Toledo to Pittsburgh - 5h 16m
Philadelphia to Pittsburgh - 7h 23m
Harrisburg to Pittsburgh - 5h 29m
What kind of public transportation options are available at the train station when I arrive on an Amtrak train to Pittsburgh?
There are nearly 20 public bus routes that make a stop at the train station that will connect you with a number of locations throughout Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas. There are also a number of suburban transit routes that make stops at the station and will take you to more distant locations outside of the city. The fare to ride local buses is around $2.50.
Is it possible to rent a car at the train station in Pittsburgh?
While there is no rental car counter inside the train station, there is a Hertz location that is less than 1 mile from the station that offers service to train customers. The location offers pick-up and drop-off service from the train station. They are open during normal business hours Monday through Friday, and they are also open during the morning hours on Saturday. This location will let you return your car to a different rental car location if you so desire.
What are some good choices for a hotel that is near the train station in Pittsburgh?
There are a couple of good choices that are just a short walk from the train station. These include the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown, The Even Hotels Pittsburgh Downtown, and The Omni William Penn Hotel, all of which are no more than 0.7 miles from the train station.
What types of amenities will I find on Amtrak to Pittsburgh?
When you purchase train tickets to Pittsburgh aboard Amtrak's The Pennsylvanian route, which offers service between New York City and Pittsburgh with several stops in between, you will find some amazing amenities. Some of the things you will find on this train include a café for dining, free Wi-Fi, as well as business class seating. The total travel time between New York City and Pittsburgh is around 9h. You also have the ability to bring bicycles and pets aboard this train.
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