Washington DC to Pittsburgh

Washington DC to Pittsburgh

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Transportation from Washington DC to Pittsburgh

Facts about the transport from Washington DC to Pittsburgh

Cheapest Transport$49
Fastest Transport1h 3m
Earliest Departure8:20 AM
Latest Departure5:05 PM
Departures per day4
Distance542 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAmtrak, Megabus USA, United Airlines

How to get from Washington DC to Pittsburgh

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 197.01 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 87.31.

How long does it take to get from Washington DC to Pittsburgh?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 11 hours to travel between Washington DC and Pittsburgh depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Washington DC and Pittsburgh. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 3m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 10h 50m to reach Pittsburgh.

How much does it cost to get from Washington DC to Pittsburgh?

Travelling between Washington DC and Pittsburgh can be as cheap as USD 87.31 if you opt for a United Airlines flight and as expensive as USD 197.01 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 Washington DC and Pittsburgh ?

  • 4 from Washington DC to Pittsburgh starting from 08:20 Washington Dulles Airport until 17:05 Washington Dulles Airport

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

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 Washington DC to Pittsburgh, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 87.00.

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 Washington DC and Pittsburgh

United Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Washington DC to Pittsburgh 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 Washington DC and Pittsburgh

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 Washington DC to Pittsburgh?

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