- 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
$430
Average price
$474
Fastest journey
13 h 15 m
Average duration
15 h 22 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
735 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Providence, RI 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 Providence, RI to Pittsburgh, PA will cost around $474 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $430.
It's difficult to get from Providence, RI to Pittsburgh, PA without transferring at least once.
95 Northeast Regional · 43 Pennsylvanian
40 Floridian+
2155 NextGen Acela
95 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian
95 Northeast Regional · 43 Pennsylvanian
40 Floridian+
2155 NextGen Acela
95 Northeast Regional · 40 FloridianOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Providence, RI to Pittsburgh, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, and a train costs an average of $121.
Distance: 456 miles (735 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$371 Average price | $246 Average price | $143 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 25m Average total duration 12h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 26m Average total duration 11h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Providence, RI to Pittsburgh, PA:
A bus is $103 (€83) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Providence, RI to Pittsburgh, PA costing on average $246 (€198).
A bus is $228 (€184) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Providence, RI to Pittsburgh, PA costing on average $371 (€299).
Other travel options to Pittsburgh, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 56m.
Train takes on average 12h 55m.
Tickets start at around $371 (€299) compared to roughly $112 (€90) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-258.78 (€-209.01). The journey takes 12h 55m versus 8h 55m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Providence, RI to Pittsburgh, PA trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
95 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian | 6:50 AM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 16h50 | 11:40 PM Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA | 1 transfer | |
95 Northeast Regional · 43 Pennsylvanian | 6:50 AM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 13h15 | 8:05 PM Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA | 1 transfer | |
40 Floridian+ 2155 NextGen Acela | 7:38 AM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 16h02 | 11:40 PM Pittsburgh Station, Pittsburgh, PA | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Providence, RI to Pittsburgh, PA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 12h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $121 (€98) but you can travel from only $69 (€56) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 09:15. The fastest train covers the 456 miles (735 km) distance in 13h 15m.
Distance 456 miles (735 km) |
Average train duration 12h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $121 (€98) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 13h 15m |
First train 5:20 AM |
Last train 9:15 AM |
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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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