- Must visit
The Andy Warhol Museum
The largest museum in North America dedicated to a single artist, covering Andy Warhol’s life, films, prints, and archives. A major contemporary art stop on the North Shore.
Cheapest price
$147
Average price
$147
Fastest journey
6 h 13 m
Average duration
6 h 13 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
316 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lancaster, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lancaster, PA to Pittsburgh, PA will cost around $147 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $147.
Of the 1 trains that leave Lancaster, PA for Pittsburgh, PA on Mon, May 25, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct trains cover the 316 km distance in an average of 6 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 13 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest trains will take 6 h 13 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.
43 Pennsylvanian
43 PennsylvanianThe table below shows live departures for Lancaster, PA to Pittsburgh, PA trains for tomorrow, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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43 Pennsylvanian | 1:52 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 6h13 | 8:05 PM Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lancaster, PA to Pittsburgh, PA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $59 (€48) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:30, the last at 14:06. The fastest train covers the 196 miles (316 km) distance in 6h 13m.
Distance 196 miles (316 km) |
Average train duration 6h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€48) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 13m |
First train 7:30 AM |
Last train 2:06 PM |
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The largest museum in North America dedicated to a single artist, covering Andy Warhol’s life, films, prints, and archives. A major contemporary art stop on the North Shore.
One of the country’s leading natural history museums, known for its dinosaur halls, gems, minerals, and strong scientific collections in Oakland.
A respected art museum with strong collections in contemporary art, architecture, decorative arts, and photography. It shares a complex with the natural history museum.
The classic panorama point for Pittsburgh’s skyline, rivers, and bridges. It is among the city’s most photographed spots and especially striking at sunset.
A major downtown park at the confluence of three rivers, ideal for walking, skyline views, and access to historic interpretation at the city’s birthplace.
One of Pittsburgh’s liveliest neighborhoods, known for markets, street energy, local businesses, and a strong mix of old industrial character and new popularity.
A Pittsburgh classic stacked with grilled meat, coleslaw, tomatoes, and French fries inside Italian bread, famous as a hearty working-class meal.
A local steakhouse-style salad topped with French fries, often with grilled chicken or steak, reflecting the city's love of putting fries on everything.
Eastern European dumplings, usually filled with potato and cheese or sauerkraut, reflecting Pittsburgh's strong Polish and Central European heritage.
A well-loved casual venue specializing in handmade pierogies and other Eastern European comfort foods tied to the region's immigrant heritage.
An upscale Mount Washington restaurant with skyline views, known for polished seafood dishes and a fine-dining atmosphere.
An established local favorite for breakfast, especially famous for thin, crepe-style hotcakes in a classic diner setting.
Moderate by U.S. standards. Meals and transport are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining vary by season and area.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5. Little or no tip is expected for counter service.
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