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Pittsburgh to Cambridge by train

Cambridge lies 326 km (202 mi) north of Pittsburgh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 4 h 24 min at the speeds typical of United States and Canada rail, over roughly 397 km (247 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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PittsburghCambridge
CountryUnited StatesCanada
Population304,391129,920
Elevation239 m (784 ft)272 m (892 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/New_York)UTC-4 (America/Toronto)
Stations on recordUnion Station, Baltimore and Ohio Station, Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad StationGalt railway station, Preston Junction station

What changes when you arrive in Cambridge

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

Where to book trains from Pittsburgh to Cambridge

AmtrakThe US national operator, and the only place to book most American rail. Fare tiers and refund rights are set at the point of sale, so booking direct matters here.Check times and fares on Amtrak (opens www.amtrak.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Cambridge

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Common questions

How far is Cambridge from Pittsburgh?

326 km (202 mi) in a straight line, north of Pittsburgh; by road roughly 397 km (247 mi).

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

About 4 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Pittsburgh and Cambridge?

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

What currency do I need in Cambridge?

The Dollar (CAD).

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.