New York City to Pittsburgh by train
Pittsburgh lies 507 km (315 mi) west of New York City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 51 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 618 km (384 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| New York City | Pittsburgh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 8.8 million | 304,391 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 239 m (784 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Union Station, Baltimore and Ohio Station, Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Station |
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Common questions
How far is Pittsburgh from New York City?
507 km (315 mi) in a straight line, west of New York City; by road roughly 618 km (384 mi).
How long does it take to get from New York City to Pittsburgh by train?
About 6 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between New York City and Pittsburgh?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.