Cheap Pittsburgh to Washington DC train tickets
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How much are Pittsburgh to Washington DC train tickets?
| Lowest Price | $42.00 |
| Fastest | 7h 45m |
| Daily Schedules | 7 |
| train carriers | 2 |
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How to find cheap train tickets from Pittsburgh to Washington DC ?
The most surefire way to find the lowest-priced train tickets from Pittsburgh to Washington D.C. is to plan ahead and book your train travel earlier. In the past 30 days, the cheapest average price users have found for trains from Pittsburgh to Washington D.C. was $95.18. If your travel date is still a number of days out, by booking your trip 25 days before you plan to travel, you could save an average of $36.48 compared to a typical last-minute fare. Trying to save on a last-minute fare and have a bit of flexibility on what day to travel? Take a look at midweek schedules, as these tend to be less busy and are often cheaper than buying tickets to travel on Friday, or a weekend departure.
How long is the train journey from Pittsburgh to Washington DC ? How far is Pittsburgh to Washington DC ?
The distance between Pittsburgh to Washington DC is 189.80 miles or 305.37 km. A train trip from Pittsburgh to Washington DC typically takes 10 hours and 33 minutes. If you are looking to get to Washington D.C. faster, the fastest advertised duration is offered by Amtrak Capitol Limited. The fastest train trip covers the distance in 7 hours and 45 minutes to get from Pittsburgh to Washington D.C..
Going from Pittsburgh to Washington D.C. by train takes over 10 hours to reach your destination. For a lengthy train journey we recommend you pack a great book, or download a few movies to have them available offline just in case you are outside of a service coverage area. Don't forget to bring some water and a battery pack to keep all of your electronics charged.
On Wednesday trains from Pittsburgh to Washington D.C. are the busiest. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or to have extra room to stretch out, you might consider traveling on Sunday instead, as that tends to be the least traveled day of the week.
Amtrak has the most connections between Pittsburgh to Washington DC
Typically there are 7 schedules to compare for your trip to Washington D.C.. On the route to Washington D.C. 2 train carriers currently offer tickets for sale. Amtrak offers the most scheduled departures between Pittsburgh to Washington D.C., usually offering 6 trips per day. Typically one schedule per day serves Washington D.C. with direct service. Direct service might still have stops along the way, but you will not need to switch trains.
Are you not set on traveling by train? Take a look at Bus tickets from Pittsburgh to Washington DC, which start at $14.99.
Pittsburgh to Washington D.C. is served by 2 train carriers
Amtrak
Amtrak train tickets from Pittsburgh to Washington DC start from $81.00, and on average cost $116.89. Daily there are 6 Amtrak schedules to Washington D.C.. Amtrak in Pittsburgh leaves from 1100 Liberty Ave and one other station. And in Washington D.C. trains arrive at Union Station,
From Pittsburgh to Washington DC train travel on Amtrak takes 11 hours and 6 minutes. If you are looking to get to Washington D.C. faster, Amtrak offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 7 hours and 45 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Amtrak offers 3 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay $121.77 for a one-way train ticket to Washington D.C..
Avg. Time
11h 6m
Avg. Price
$116.89
Amtrak Capitol Limited
Amtrak Capitol Limited train tickets from Pittsburgh to Washington DC start from $42.00, and on average cost $49.79. Daily there are 1 Amtrak Capitol Limited schedules to Washington D.C.. Amtrak Capitol Limited in Pittsburgh leaves from 1100 Liberty Ave, And in Washington D.C. trains arrive at Union Station,
From Pittsburgh to Washington DC train travel on Amtrak Capitol Limited takes 7 hours and 45 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Washington D.C. on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Capitol Limited scheduled trip per day, which will cost $48.61 for a one-way weekend reservation from Pittsburgh.
Avg. Time
7h 45m
Avg. Price
$49.79
Plan your next adventure:
- Washington
- Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh train stations serving Washington D.C. :
There are 2 different stations that serve train trips to Washington D.C. that you can compare to see what best fits your travel plans.. The busiest departure station in Pittsburgh serving this route is 1100 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station / Grant St Transportation Ctr.
- 1100 Liberty Ave
- Pittsburgh Intermodal Station / Grant St Transportation Ctr
Arrival train stations in Washington D.C.:
There is one train station where trains arrive in Washington D.C. from Pittsburgh., The busiest departure station in Pittsburgh serving this route is Union Station.
- Union Station