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Hamilton to Pittsburgh by train

Pittsburgh lies 313 km (194 mi) south of Hamilton, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 4 h 14 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 381 km (237 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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HamiltonPittsburgh
CountryCanadaUnited States
Population569,353304,391
Elevation95 m (312 ft)239 m (784 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/Toronto)UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Stations on recordHamilton GO Centre, Grand Trunk Station (Hamilton), Dundas stationUnion Station, Baltimore and Ohio Station, Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Station

What changes when you arrive in Pittsburgh

Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.

Where to book trains from Hamilton to Pittsburgh

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Staying in Pittsburgh

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Common questions

How far is Pittsburgh from Hamilton?

313 km (194 mi) in a straight line, south of Hamilton; by road roughly 381 km (237 mi).

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Pittsburgh by train?

About 4 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Hamilton and Pittsburgh?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Pittsburgh?

The Dollar (USD).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • 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.