The cheapest and fastest trains from Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$84
Average price
$479
Fastest journey
7 h 45 m
Average duration
9 h 43 m
Trains per day
4
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 $479 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $84.
Of the 4 trains that leave Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA for Washington Union Station, Washington, DC on Sun, Dec 14, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 14 the direct trains cover the 308 km distance in an average of 9 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 45 m .
On Sun, Dec 14 the slowest trains will take 10 h 50 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 Floridian
42 Pennsylvanian · 161 Northeast Regional
42 Pennsylvanian · 19 Crescent
42 Pennsylvanian · 97 Silver Meteor
41 Floridian
42 Pennsylvanian · 161 Northeast Regional
42 Pennsylvanian · 19 Crescent
42 Pennsylvanian · 97 Silver MeteorTravel Information
Compare train, bus, 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 €31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a flight costs an average of €59.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€69 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest | €191 Average price |
8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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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, Saturday, December 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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41 Floridian | 10:25 AM Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA | 7h45 | 6:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 4 times per day, taking around 7h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $39 (€31) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:20, the last at 11:30. The fastest train covers the 191 miles (308 km) distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 191 miles (308 km) |
Average train duration 7h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 45m |
First train 09:20 |
Last train 11:30 |
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 $39 (€31). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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
- 5:30 AM - 9:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby, with several public parking garages in the vicinity.
- The Commoner
- Union Standard
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown
- The Westin Pittsburgh
- Omni William Penn Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Light Rail: Pittsburgh Light Rail nearby
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- 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
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter


