How to travel from Pittsburg to Philadelphia, United States of America

The distance between Pittsburg and Philadelphia is around 301 miles (484km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Pittsburg to Philadelphia by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Lancaster (LNS) then take the train to Philadelphia.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    $150
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Philadelphia PA.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    $70
Operated by

Megabus

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Train

Take the train to Philadelphia.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $60
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Drive

Drive to Philadelphia.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance304 miles (490km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pittsburg and Philadelphia

There are several options for getting from Pittsburg to Philadelphia by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $60 and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $150.

The distance between Pittsburg and Philadelphia is around 301 miles (484km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,197 miles (1,927km)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Pittsburg and Philadelphia by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pittsburg to Philadelphia is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx $150.

The cheapest way to travel between Pittsburg and Philadelphia, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $60 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pittsburg and Philadelphia. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Pittsburg and Philadelphia with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 7h 30m.

Amtrak run train services between Pittsburg and Philadelphia. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pittsburg and Philadelphia. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Pittsburg and Philadelphia with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 6h 30m.

Megabus run regular bus services between Pittsburg and Philadelphia. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pittsburg to Philadelphia. We recommend that you fly from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Lancaster (LNS) then take the train to Philadelphia. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Philadelphia is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (PHL) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Philadelphia. Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) (TTN) and Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) (ACY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Pittsburg and Philadelphia. The distance is around 304 miles (490km) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pittsburg to Philadelphia is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around $150.

How do I get from Pittsburg to Philadelphia

Compare travel optionsbetween Pittsburg and Philadelphia

Transport options from Pittsburg to Philadelphia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
$150
every 2 hours491km (305 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 15m
$375
once daily484km (301 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
$70
4 times a day530km (329 miles)
Train
7h 30m
$60
once daily557km (346 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
$30
on demand490km (304 miles)

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Airports near Philadelphia

The following major airports near Philadelphia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

PHL
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
International Airport
Distance
7 miles (11km) from Philadelphia
TTN
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29 miles (47km) from Philadelphia
ACY
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY)
International Airport
Distance
47 miles (75km) from Philadelphia