Washington to Pittsburgh by train
Pittsburgh lies 306 km (190 mi) north-west of Washington, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 8 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 373 km (232 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Washington | Pittsburgh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 689,545 | 304,391 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 239 m (784 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Washington Union Station, Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station, New Jersey Avenue Station | Union Station, Baltimore and Ohio Station, Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Station |
| Postal codes | 20001–56972 | 15201–15295 |
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Common questions
How far is Pittsburgh from Washington?
306 km (190 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Washington; by road roughly 373 km (232 mi).
How long does it take to get from Washington to Pittsburgh by train?
About 4 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Washington and Pittsburgh?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.