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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington DC and Pittsburgh takes 7h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 54m. There is at least one train per day from Washington DC to Pittsburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 55m
Duration
291 mi
Distance
$182
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Washington DC to Pittsburgh train times

Trains run once daily between Washington DC and Pittsburgh. The earliest departure is at 3:43 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 3:46 PM which arrives into Pittsburgh at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform and take an average of 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak7h 54m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak7h 57m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak7h 57m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak7h 54m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak7h 54m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak7h 57m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak7h 57m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington DC to Pittsburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 290.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Rockville Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 7h 19m.

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