How much does a train ticket cost from Pittsburgh to Lancaster?

The cheapest train tickets from Pittsburgh to Lancaster start from £45. The average price for this train route is around £52. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Pittsburgh to Lancaster?

The average train journey time from Pittsburgh to Lancaster is 8h 13m, covering a distance of 196 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 11m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Pittsburgh to Lancaster route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Pittsburgh to Lancaster?

The earliest train from Pittsburgh to Lancaster departs at 07:30. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

Train Pittsburgh to Lancaster from £41 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Pittsburgh to Lancaster on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Union Station	6h 11m	13:41	Lancaster, PA	CheapestFastest
Train	07:30	Union Station	6h 11m	13:41	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Train	07:30	Union Station	8h 13m	15:43	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Train	07:30	Union Station	8h 13m	15:43	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Train	23:59	Union Station	23h 18m	23:17	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Next departures from Pittsburgh to Lancaster on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Union Station	6h 11m	13:41	Lancaster, PA	CheapestFastest
Train	07:30	Union Station	6h 11m	13:41	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Train	07:30	Union Station	8h 13m	15:43	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Train	07:30	Union Station	8h 13m	15:43	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Train	23:59	Union Station	23h 18m	23:17	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Next departures from Pittsburgh to Lancaster on 5 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	07:30	Union Station	6h 11m	13:41	Lancaster, PA	CheapestFastest
	Train	07:30	Union Station	8h 13m	15:43	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Next departures from Pittsburgh to Lancaster on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Union Station	6h 11m	13:41	Lancaster, PA	CheapestFastest
Train	07:30	Union Station	6h 11m	13:41	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Train	07:30	Union Station	7h 8m	14:38	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Train	07:30	Union Station	7h 8m	14:38	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Train	23:59	Union Station	23h 18m	23:17	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Next departures from Pittsburgh to Lancaster on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Union Station	6h 11m	13:41	Lancaster, PA	CheapestFastest
Train	07:30	Union Station	6h 11m	13:41	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Train	07:30	Union Station	8h 13m	15:43	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Train	07:30	Union Station	8h 13m	15:43	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Train	23:59	Union Station	23h 18m	23:17	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Next departures from Pittsburgh to Lancaster on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:30	Union Station	6h 11m	13:41	Lancaster, PA	CheapestFastest
Train	07:30	Union Station	6h 11m	13:41	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Train	07:30	Union Station	8h 13m	15:43	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Train	07:30	Union Station	8h 13m	15:43	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Train	23:59	Union Station	23h 18m	23:17	Lancaster, PA	No tags

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Get from Pittsburgh to Lancaster

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 8 hours 13 minutes, and with fares starting at just £45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

8h 13mAverage duration

196 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,619 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5619 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £45

Amtrak Pittsburgh Lancaster recent customer reviews

The experience was very good!

Craig W.

10 September 2024

love amtrak

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17 February 2023

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Pittsburgh to Lancaster, PA, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Pittsburgh to Lancaster?
The cheapest train tickets from Pittsburgh to Lancaster start from £45. The average price for this train route is around £52. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Pittsburgh to Lancaster?
The average train journey time from Pittsburgh to Lancaster is 8h 13m, covering a distance of 196 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 11m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Pittsburgh to Lancaster route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Pittsburgh to Lancaster?
The earliest train from Pittsburgh to Lancaster departs at 07:30. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

29/11

£42

30/11

£84

Today

£42

02/12

£42

03/12

£42

04/12

£42

05/12

£42

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£42

The cheapest trip from Pittsburgh to Lancaster, PA, US was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £42

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Pittsburgh to Lancaster, PA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £42 to £1,192 for a train ticket from Pittsburgh to Lancaster, PA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £42, which is on 2025-12-02.