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About Amtrak Pennsylvanian

The Pennsylvanian is a daytime train line managed by the nationwide rail network Amtrak. It provides convenient and affordable transportation from New York City to Pittsburgh via Philadelphia. Some notable stops along the train's route through Pennsylvania are Harrisburg, Lewistown, and Trenton.

Riding the entire line from New York City to Pittsburgh takes about 9 hours, so there is only one daily trip in each direction. Since the Pennsylvanian is one of the most scenic Amtrak routes in America, passengers can spend those 9 hours drinking in the sights like the Allegheny Mountains and Pennsylvania Dutch Country. The highlight of the trip is the historic Horseshoe Curve near Altoona, where the train tracks double back in a giant semicircle, and passengers in the front cars can wave to passengers in the rear cars.

You will find basic amenities on the Pennsylvanian such as a cafe car selling food and drinks, free onboard WiFi, and checked baggage service for unencumbered travel. The train offers two classes of seats: Coach Class and Business Class, with the latter offering more legroom and more flexible ticket change policies.

The Amtrak Pennsylvanian became an official Wanderu partner in 2015, making it easy to search and compare all the best bus and train options in one place. Wanderu is the best place to find a good deal on Pennsylvanian tickets, at no additional cost.

Contact Amtrak Pennsylvanian

Phone number: US: 1 (800) 872-7245

Online support: Amtrak Pennsylvanian website

Amtrak Pennsylvanian Amenities

Air conditioningAir conditioning
RestroomRestroom
Extra legroomExtra legroom
Loyalty rewardsLoyalty rewards
Power outletPower outlet
SnacksSnacks
WiFiWiFi

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Amtrak Pennsylvanian train coverage

Daily Trips87
stations17
cities17
countries1

What travelers are saying about Amtrak Pennsylvanian

Here’s what Wanderu users who have booked trips with Amtrak Pennsylvanian had to say about their travel experience.

Traveling During COVID-19

“They took COVID safety precautions seriously.”
based on 201 reviews

Onboard Experience

“The WiFi actually worked for the entire trip”
based on 241 reviews
“I’ll travel with them again just for the staff!”
based on 264 reviews
“Really cheap tickets and really good service.”
based on 296 reviews
“The train got there on time.”
based on 285 reviews
“Seats were really comfy and spacious”
based on 308 reviews
“The train was almost suspiciously clean”
based on 299 reviews

Amtrak Pennsylvanian reviews from Wanderu customers

Overall review score for Amtrak Pennsylvanian

(Based on 331 reviews)

4.5
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort

4.6

Timeliness

4.6

Staff

4.4

Value

3.9

Condition

4.5

Amtrak Pennsylvanian passenger reviews

5.0

Michael

August 19, 2026- Visiting friends

Pittsburgh to Harrisburg

Pros: So relaxing and beautiful scenery Love the complimentary drinks. Cons: Nothing.

5.0

Bryant

January 10, 2026- Visiting family

Paoli to Pittsburgh

Pros: The trip was on time. Cons: thank you. Tips: Be on time.

5.0

LYDIA

December 24, 2025- Visiting family

Pittsburgh to Philadelphia

Pros: Direct from home to my kids; no transfers, and a smooth trip with no 'restbstops'. Tips: Yes. ONE TICKET, ONE SEAT. It was announced that it was a full train. The rudeness of leaving carryons on a seat so one does not have to share is very entitled, & should be grounds for early termination of travel.

5.0

Jeanene

November 20, 2025- Visiting family

Johnstown to Pittsburgh

It was wonderful. I couldn't have asked for a better trip.

5.0

Margaret

November 6, 2025- Business

New York to Philadelphia

I love Amtrak!

Amtrak Pennsylvanian Routes & Network

Amtrak Pennsylvanian’s train network features 191 train routes that connect 17 cities serving 17 stations. On average, Amtrak Pennsylvanian performs about 87 train trips every day. The top cities to which Amtrak Pennsylvanian offers the highest number of daily train service include Philadelphia and Lancaster.

Top Cities Served by Amtrak Pennsylvanian

CityRouteEarliest trainLatest train
Philadelphia3411:30 am6:29 pm
Pittsburgh92:52 pm11:08 pm
New York2311:30 am7:56 pm
Lancaster611:30 am5:23 pm
Harrisburg711:30 am6:06 pm
Altoona211:30 am6:36 pm
Johnstown111:30 am9:16 pm
Newark2111:30 am7:56 pm
Greensburg111:30 am9:16 pm

Most popular Amtrak Pennsylvanian routes

The train from Philadelphia to Lancaster is Amtrak Pennsylvanian’s most popular route. Trips from Pittsburgh to Lancaster and Philadelphia to Pittsburgh are also highly popular.

Top Amtrak Pennsylvanian routes

RouteDaily TripsDurationPrice
Philadelphia to Lancaster11h 8mMX$408
Pittsburgh to Lancaster16h 11mMX$969
Philadelphia to Pittsburgh17h 23mMX$1,122
Philadelphia to Johnstown15h 29mMX$969
Harrisburg to Pittsburgh15h 29mMX$884
Philadelphia to Harrisburg11h 44mMX$663
Harrisburg to New York13h 45mMX$1,190
Philadelphia to New York11h 25mMX$408
Pittsburgh to New York19h 20mMX$1,292

Amtrak Pennsylvanian Cancellation Policy

All Amtrak Pennsylvanian tickets can be cancelled for a full refund within the first 24 hours after purchase. If more than 24 hours have passed, the cancellation policy and change fee structure for Amtrak bookings depend on the type of fare you purchased:

Saver Fare tickets: A 25% fee applies for any changes. If you cancel the trip, you will receive an eVoucher worth 75% of the original ticket price.

Value Fare tickets: No change fees and fully refundable up to 15 or more days before departure. If cancelled less than 14 days before departure, a 25% cancellation fee applies.

Flexible, Business and Premium Fare tickets: No change fees and fully refundable if cancelled or changed before departure.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable after the train has departed, so be sure to make your updates as soon as possible if your travel plans change.

If your Amtrak Pennsylvanian ticket is eligible for change or cancellation, you can do that by calling Amtrak’s customer service phone number at 1 (800) 872-7245. To cancel or change your booking online, simply go to www.amtrak.com and click on the “Modify Trip” tab in the upper right corner.

Wanderu also offers an affordable trip protection option by Allianz Global Assistance that you can purchase when booking your tickets. In addition to 24-hour assistance during your trip and coverage for lost or damaged baggage, trip protection can help you get your money back in case you need to cancel or change your trip. You can file a claim to have any Amtrak change or cancellation fees reimbursed if you cannot travel due to covered reasons such as illness, extreme weather, or required work shifts.

Amtrak Pennsylvanian Baggage Policy

Amtrak Pennsylvanian Train Guide & FAQs

Yes, Amtrak Pennsylvanian offers WiFi on their trains. Although most trips with Amtrak Pennsylvanian will have WiFi as advertised, some trains might not come equipped with WiFi and onboard WiFi can lose its connection in rural areas. We recommend you bring a book or download a movie just to play it safe. Amtrak Pennsylvanian WiFi is generally best used for surfing the web, checking emails and chatting with friends; you shouldn’t count on the WiFi to binge watch your favorite show.

Yes, there are power outlets onboard Amtrak Pennsylvanian trains. You can generally find one or two sockets per row of seats, so be a good traveller and check if your seat neighbor might want to charge up their devices as well. With the onboard power outlets, you can charge both a computer and USB devices with a USB power adapter that typically comes with most phones and tablets.

Since Amtrak Pennsylvanian might sometimes use replacement train vehicles, not all trips are guaranteed to have power points. We recommend to bring a power bank to charge your phone for all trips over 2 hours, just in case.

On a typical day, Amtrak Pennsylvanian has 87 scheduled train trips in total. However, the exact departure and arrival times vary depending on the day and route. The best way to find the exact schedule for your trip is to use the search tool on this page.

No, Amtrak Pennsylvanian does not offer will call tickets. You should purchase your tickets online and make sure you have everything you need to board before you arrive at the station.

Yes, Amtrak Pennsylvanian requires you to present an ID to an agent to be allowed to board the train. Make sure you have identification issued by a government agency that meets the carrier’s requirements. Alternative IDs, such as a college ID, won’t work.

Yes, there are bathrooms on Amtrak Pennsylvanian trains. The bathrooms are pretty basic and include a toilet, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Most bathrooms don’t have running water. As you will be using a bathroom on a moving vehicle, please use caution and hold on to a rail at all times.


Amtrak Pennsylvanian provides snacks to satisfy your hunger during your travels. Be sure to pack a credit card and some cash in case you get hungry.

Amtrak Pennsylvanian does not require a printed ticket to board the train. Instead, an eTicket is sent to you via email when you make your reservation. You can use your smartphone to show this eTicket to the ticketing agent as you board.

Amtrak Pennsylvanian goes the extra distance to deliver premium features to its customers.

Do you find yourself squished in a regular seat or just love having extra room to sprawl out? Well you’re in luck as Amtrak Pennsylvanian offers extra legroom seating. Since there is no standard of what extra legroom is, the extra space you get may vary between train lines, but getting extra is always good.

Yes, Amtrak Pennsylvanian allows minors 13-16 years of age to travel unaccompanied, with restrictions. Children aged 12 and under must travel with another person who is at least 18 years old.

Tickets for unaccompanied minors cannot be booked online and must be booked by calling Amtrak at +1 (800) 872-7245.

Cheap Amtrak Pennsylvanian tickets recently found on Wanderu

With 87 Amtrak Pennsylvanian trips per day, there are a lot of great deals to uncover for the bargain hunter and Amtrak Pennsylvanian tickets start at just MX$237.92. Check out some of the latest and greatest deals snatched up by Wanderu users.

How do I get the best deal on Amtrak Pennsylvanian tickets?

Wanderu is the best place to score cheap Amtrak Pennsylvanian tickets with the lowest available fares every day. Plus, you can compare Amtrak Pennsylvanian prices with trips offered by other train companies to be sure you’re getting the best deal on your tickets!

Pro travelers know that booking your ticket well in advance is key to finding the lowest price. Ticket prices normally go up the closer you get to the travel date, so don’t miss out on a good deal when you see one. If you can be flexible with your travel date, you can also get cheap tickets by traveling on weekdays instead of weekends.

When you’re ready to book, type your departure city and destination city in the search bar above, select your travel date, and let Wanderu work its magic to show you all of the best bus and train ticket prices available for your trip. Pick the ticket that’s best for your budget, schedule, and preferences, and complete the booking right on Wanderu to secure your great deal.

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