There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to University of Pittsburgh by plane, train, car or bus
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Recommended option
Fly Philadelphia to Pittsburgh
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Fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Pittsburgh (PIT)
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
7 alternative options
Train to Newark, fly to Pittsburgh
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Take the train from Philadelphia to Newark Liberty International Airport
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Fly from Newark (EWR) to Pittsburgh (PIT)
Train to Baltimore, fly to Pittsburgh
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Take the train from Philadelphia to Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station
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Fly from Baltimore (BWI) to Pittsburgh (PIT)
Train to Lancaster, fly to Pittsburgh
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Take the train from Philadelphia to Lancaster
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Fly from Lancaster (LNS) to Pittsburgh (PIT)
Fly Philadelphia to Altoona, drive
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Fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Altoona (AOO)
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Drive from Altoona to University of Pittsburgh
Bus via Philadelphia, PA
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Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Train
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Take the train from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
Drive
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Drive from Philadelphia to University of Pittsburgh
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to University of Pittsburgh is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 54m.
The quickest way to get from Philadelphia to University of Pittsburgh is to fly which costs $85 - $260 and takes 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to University of Pittsburgh. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Fifth Ave + Bigelow Blvd via Fifth Ave + Wood St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Philadelphia and University of Pittsburgh is 256 miles. The road distance is 305.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to University of Pittsburgh without a car is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Philadelphia to University of Pittsburgh, including transfers.
Philadelphia to University of Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to University of Pittsburgh is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $85 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 54m, you could also train, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 8h 3m.
The quickest flight from Philadelphia Airport to Pittsburgh Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 14m.
Philadelphia to University of Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
- Distance: 256.5 miles
- Duration: 3h 55m
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Philadelphia to University of Pittsburgh 3 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35 - $50 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark to Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $440
Flights from Newark to Pittsburgh via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $440
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore to Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240 - $370
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Lancaster to Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $160
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Altoona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $170
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Newark to Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55 - $360
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-523-6590
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Philadelphia to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $14 - $85
- Website
- http://www.amtrak.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Book at
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $14 - $45
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $27 - $85
- Business Class Seat
- $45 - $120
Train from Philadelphia to Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15 - $90
- Website
- http://www.amtrak.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Book at
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $15 - $50
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $29 - $90
- Business Class Seat
- $50 - $130
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Philadelphia to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $26 - $40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $26 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Business Seat
- $35 - $55
Train from Philadelphia to Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28 - $40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $28 - $40
- Premium
- $190 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $65
- Business Seat
- $40 - $60
Train from Philadelphia to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25 - $40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $25 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Business Seat
- $35 - $50
Train from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $45 - $70
- Premium
- $220 - $320
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $85 - $130
- Business Seat
- $90 - $130
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Philadelphia to Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23 - $150
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $23 - $75
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $40 - $130
- Business Seat - Adult
- $45 - $150
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $70 - $130
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $130 - $230
- First Class - Adult
- $140 - $250
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Economy
- $35 - $50
- Flexible
- $60 - $90
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- inquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45 - $70
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to University of Pittsburgh is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Philadelphia to University of Pittsburgh.
American Airlines offers flights from Philadelphia Airport to Pittsburgh Airport.
There are 138+ hotels available in University of Pittsburgh. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Philadelphia Airport is to train which takes 22 min and costs $0 - $7.