Ottawa to Pittsburgh by train
Pittsburgh lies 654 km (406 mi) south-west of Ottawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 51 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 798 km (496 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Ottawa | Pittsburgh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 304,391 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 239 m (784 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Rideau station, Pimisi station | Union 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 Ottawa to Pittsburgh
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Staying in Pittsburgh
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Common questions
How far is Pittsburgh from Ottawa?
654 km (406 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ottawa; by road roughly 798 km (496 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Pittsburgh by train?
About 8 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa 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.