Next train departures

Next departures from Newark to Pittsburgh on 6 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:09	Penn Station	8h 56m	20:05	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:09	Penn Station	8h 56m	20:05	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:21	Penn Station	12h 19m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	10:53	Penn Station	12h 47m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:21	Penn Station	12h 19m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	10:53	Penn Station	12h 47m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:21	Penn Station	12h 19m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	10:53	Penn Station	12h 47m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Pittsburgh on 7 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:09	Penn Station	8h 56m	20:05	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:09	Penn Station	8h 56m	20:05	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:21	Penn Station	12h 19m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	10:53	Penn Station	12h 47m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:21	Penn Station	12h 19m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	10:53	Penn Station	12h 47m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:21	Penn Station	12h 19m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	10:53	Penn Station	12h 47m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Pittsburgh on 8 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:09	Penn Station	8h 56m	20:05	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:09	Penn Station	8h 56m	20:05	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:21	Penn Station	12h 19m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	10:53	Penn Station	12h 47m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:21	Penn Station	12h 19m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	10:53	Penn Station	12h 47m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:21	Penn Station	12h 19m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	10:53	Penn Station	12h 47m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Pittsburgh on 9 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:09	Penn Station	8h 56m	20:05	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:09	Penn Station	8h 56m	20:05	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:21	Penn Station	12h 19m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	10:53	Penn Station	12h 47m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:21	Penn Station	12h 19m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	10:53	Penn Station	12h 47m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:21	Penn Station	12h 19m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	10:53	Penn Station	12h 47m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Pittsburgh on 10 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:09	Penn Station	8h 56m	20:05	Union Station	CheapestFastest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	09:15	Penn Station	14h 25m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:22	Penn Station	11h 18m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	09:15	Penn Station	14h 25m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:22	Penn Station	11h 18m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	09:15	Penn Station	14h 25m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:22	Penn Station	11h 18m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Pittsburgh on 11 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:22	Penn Station	11h 18m	23:40	Union Station	CheapestFastest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	09:15	Penn Station	14h 25m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	12:22	Penn Station	11h 18m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	09:15	Penn Station	14h 25m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	09:15	Penn Station	14h 25m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Pittsburgh on 12 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:28	Penn Station	12h 12m	23:40	Union Station	CheapestFastest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	09:14	Penn Station	14h 26m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:28	Penn Station	12h 12m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	09:14	Penn Station	14h 26m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:28	Penn Station	12h 12m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	09:14	Penn Station	14h 26m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	17:14	Penn Station	1d 6h	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	17:14	Penn Station	1d 6h	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Pittsburgh on 13 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:09	Penn Station	8h 56m	20:05	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:09	Penn Station	8h 56m	20:05	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	09:14	Penn Station	14h 26m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	09:14	Penn Station	14h 26m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:28	Penn Station	12h 12m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	09:14	Penn Station	14h 26m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:28	Penn Station	12h 12m	23:40	Union Station	No tags
	Train Wifi Toilet Power outlets	11:28	Penn Station	12h 12m	23:40	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:53 AM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Newark to Pittsburgh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Pittsburgh. The journey takes about 9 hours and with fares starting at just R 737, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

9hAverage duration

494 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 737 - R 4 335	Average duration9h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 327 - R 10 912	Average duration12h 8m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/56 551 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.6

Based on 6551 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 327

Amtrak Newark Pittsburgh recent customer reviews

I love it

Jader R.

4 January 2024

It was a good experience.

Nancy B.

23 September 2023

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newark, NJ to Pittsburgh by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Newark to Pittsburgh?
The cheapest train tickets from Newark to Pittsburgh start from R 1 327. The average price for this train route is around R 2 492. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Newark to Pittsburgh?
The average train journey time from Newark to Pittsburgh is 12h 8m, covering a distance of 493 km. The quickest train can get you there in 8h 56m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Newark to Pittsburgh route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newark to Pittsburgh?
The earliest train from Newark to Pittsburgh departs at 08:44. And the latest train departs at 20:11.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/10

R 3 889

05/10

R 2 712

Today

R 1 911

07/10

R 1 655

08/10

R 2 286

09/10

R 3 394

10/10

R 3 889

11/10

R 6 720

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Pittsburgh was searched and found on 07 Oct 2026 with a price of R 1 655

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Newark, NJ to Pittsburgh as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 655 to R 11 342 for a train ticket from Newark, NJ to Pittsburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 655, which is on 2026-10-07.