5.0
Pros: Very easy process from scheduling & paying to boarding to travel to disembarking. Cons: no complaints. Tips: travel times can be fluid - don't expect for it to be perfectly on time every time. Use the app to check status.
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There is usually just one train option from Pittsburgh to Lewistown per day. The average train journey from Pittsburgh to Lewistown takes 3 hours and 56 minutes, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
Distance | 128 mi (206 km) |
Fastest train | 3h 56m |
Lowest price | $39.00 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Pennsylvanian |
Train lines | 1 |
Average score for trains from Pittsburgh to Lewistown
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Very easy process from scheduling & paying to boarding to travel to disembarking. Cons: no complaints. Tips: travel times can be fluid - don't expect for it to be perfectly on time every time. Use the app to check status.
Amtrak Pennsylvanian is the one and only train line which connects Pittsburgh to Lewistown. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak Pennsylvanian | 1 | 3h 56m | $39.00 |
The Amtrak Pennsylvanian runs daily between New York City and Pittsburgh, passing through cities such as Philadelphia and Harrisburg. The trains feature basic amenities such as a cafe car and free onboard WiFi and offer checked baggage service. A trip from Pittsburgh to Lewistown takes about 3 hours and 56 minutes on the Pennsylvanian.
The distance between Pittsburgh and Lewistown is approximately 128 miles, or 206 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 56 minutes,
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Pittsburgh to Lewistown tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Pittsburgh at 7:00am and arrives in Lewistown around 3 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Lewistown with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Lewistown to Pittsburgh.
Once the epitome of American industrial power, Pittsburgh has recently seen new waves of changes that turn it into a vibrant destination for visitors, especially for families. When in Pittsburgh, don’t miss out on the chance to hop on the Duquesne Incline and get to the top of Mount Washington. You will be rewarded with a panoramic view of where the three rivers collide, which offers plenty of excellent photogenic angles. Culturally-inclined travelers will find the Senator John Heinz History Center the perfect place to spend a day in. It does not just offer exhibitions on the city’s history but also on its baseball and football legacies, as well as Heinz products. Whether you are a sports fan or not, it is worthwhile to check out the Heinz Field, which provides a unique waterfront view.
Pittsburgh’s staple is pierogies, and some of the highest-rated eateries that include the dish on their menu are Pierogies Plus and Penn Brewery. These establishments serve other Eastern European dishes for your enjoyment as well. For traditional American eats, Eleven has an excellent selection.
Jefferson Lines, Greyhound, and Fullington Trailways all provide intercity transit service to Pittsburgh, and visitors can catch their buses at the Grant Street Transportation Center. You can also catch Amtrak trains at the nearby Pittsburgh Union Station. The main airport of the city is the Pittsburgh International Airport, which is located 10 miles west of Downtown. Another alternative is the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, 44 miles east of the city.
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Link to image attributionPittsburgh’s Union Station on Liberty Ave is a historic building that opened in 1903. Enter the station through enormous outdoor arches and pass beneath the spectacular rotunda dome with a central skylight. Once inside, you can catch the Capitol Limited train on its daily service from Chicago to DC or hop aboard the Pennsylvanian as it begins the journey to New York. Located in Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle, the station offers easy access to the nearby bus terminal, parking, restaurants, and the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
1100 Liberty Ave
Lewistown has one train station.
150 Helen St
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