The cheapest and fastest trains from Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$129
Average price
$275
Fastest journey
7 h 45 m
Average duration
9 h 59 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
308 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC will cost around $275 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $129.
Of the 5 trains that leave Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA for Washington Union Station, Washington, DC on Fri, Jul 31, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct trains cover the 308 km distance in an average of 9 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 45 m .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest trains will take 11 h 9 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.
41 Floridian5:25 AM7h45Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA1:10 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1291One-way0 transfers
42 Pennsylvanian · 97 Silver Meteor7:30 AM10h50Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA6:20 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2951One-way1 transfer
42 Pennsylvanian · 93 Northeast Regional7:30 AM9h55Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA5:25 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2951One-way1 transfer
42 Pennsylvanian · 85 Northeast Regional7:30 AM11h09Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA6:39 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$3291One-way1 transfer
42 Pennsylvanian · 19 Crescent7:30 AM10h17Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA5:47 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$3291One-way1 transfer
41 Floridian5:25 AM7h45Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA1:10 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1291One-way0 transfers
42 Pennsylvanian · 93 Northeast Regional7:30 AM9h55Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA5:25 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2951One-way1 transfer
42 Pennsylvanian · 19 Crescent7:30 AM10h17Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA5:47 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$3291One-way1 transfer
42 Pennsylvanian · 97 Silver Meteor7:30 AM10h50Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA6:20 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2951One-way1 transfer
42 Pennsylvanian · 85 Northeast Regional7:30 AM11h09Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA6:39 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$3291One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $81.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$114 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $290 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 23m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC costing on average $114 (€93).
A bus is $246 (€202) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC costing on average $290 (€238).
Other travel options to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
Train takes on average 7h 53m.
Tickets start at around $114 (€93) compared to roughly $77 (€64) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-36.29 (€-29.75). The journey takes 7h 53m versus 4h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC trains for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
41 Floridian | 5:25 AM Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA | 7h45 | 1:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 93 Northeast Regional | 7:30 AM Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA | 9h55 | 5:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 19 Crescent | 7:30 AM Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA | 10h17 | 5:47 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 97 Silver Meteor | 7:30 AM Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA | 10h50 | 6:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 85 Northeast Regional | 7:30 AM Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA | 11h09 | 6:39 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer |
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC by bus, train, or flight
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jul 31
Aug 01
Aug 02
Aug 03
Aug 04
Aug 05
Aug 06
Aug 07
Aug 08
Aug 09
Aug 10
Aug 11
Aug 12
Aug 13
Aug 14
Aug 15
Aug 16
Aug 17
Aug 18
Aug 19
Aug 20
Journey information
Overview: Train from Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Trains from Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $55 (€45) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:25, the last at 12:30. The fastest train covers the 191 miles (308 km) distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 191 miles (308 km) |
Average train duration 7h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€45) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 45m |
First train 9:25 AM |
Last train 12:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Amtrak from Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA and Washington Union Station, Washington, DC from $26 (€21). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Amtrak
FAQs: Trains from Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC 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 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Most Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC trains use the Pittsburgh Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA and Washington Union Station, Washington, DC train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Pittsburgh Station from Pittsburgh city centre
Pittsburgh Station train station facilities and services
Pittsburgh Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Commoner, Union Standard
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Pittsburgh Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Pittsburgh Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Pittsburgh Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Pittsburgh Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Pittsburgh Station: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown, The Westin Pittsburgh, Omni William Penn Hotel.
Getting to Union Station from Washington city centre
Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station train station facilities and services
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: 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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak. ATMs are there are 2 ATM machines located on Level G.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00, Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill, Phoenix Park Hotel, Kimpton George Hotel.


