Pittsburgh to Philadelphia

Pittsburgh to Philadelphia

Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Sat, May 18
One Way
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Pittsburgh to Philadelphia Schedule

Pittsburgh to Philadelphia Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Spirit Air Economy 05:47 - 15:58$ 168.69
Amtrak Business Class 07:30 - 14:59$ 139.71
United Airlines Economy 08:25 - 23:19$ 362.58
Allegiant Air Economy 11:23 - 13:03$ 103
Spirit Air Economy 12:51 - 23:26$ 247.85
Spirit Air Economy 15:35 - 22:00$ 393.20
Spirit Air Economy 16:01 - 08:32$ 132.29
Spirit Air Economy 18:20 - 13:10$ 226.84
Spirit Air Economy 20:44 - 23:58$ 142.52
Spirit Air Economy 22:14 - 00:35$ 256.67

Transportation from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia

Facts about the transport from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia

Cheapest Transport$37
Fastest Transport1h 4m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure6:52 PM
Departures per day11
Distance907 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAmerican Airlines, Amtrak, Frontier Airlines, Megabus USA, United Airlines

How to get from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia

Travelling between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 468.72 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 36.78.

How long does it take to get from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 21 hours to travel between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 4m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 20h 14m to reach Philadelphia.

How much does it cost to get from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia?

Travelling between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia can be as cheap as USD 36.78 if you opt for a Megabus USA bus and as expensive as USD 468.72 if you buy a United Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia ?

  • 8 from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia starting from 06:00 Pittsburgh Airport until 18:52 Pittsburgh Airport
  • 2 from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia starting from 07:30 Pittsburgh Union Station until 07:30 Pittsburgh Union Station
  • 1 from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia starting from 07:40 Pittsburgh 10th until 07:40 Pittsburgh 10th

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 122.00.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia

American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia

Megabus USA

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus