There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Pittsburgh by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)DCA - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Pl
2h 27mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationGreyhound US0430 / ...
5h 15m$35–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak StationFloridian
7h 43m$55–270Drive 229.2 mi
- Drive from Washington to Pittsburgh229.2 mi
4h 38m$42–61Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)IAD - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Pl
4h 19mTrain to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)BWI - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Pl
4h
Washington to Pittsburgh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Pittsburgh is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Pittsburgh is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $40 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Washington and Pittsburgh is 232 miles. The road distance is 230.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Pittsburgh without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $35 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Washington to Pittsburgh, including transfers.
Washington to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Pittsburgh is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $35 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $270 and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–110 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–270 and the journey takes 7h 43m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 412-442-2000
- Website
- rideprt.org
Bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.rideprt.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Washington to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Pittsburgh is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Washington to Pittsburgh.
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