Pennsylvanian — Schedules, Fares & Stops

The Pennsylvanian connects New York, NY and Pittsburgh, PA over a 444-mile route operated by Amtrak, calling at 15 stations across 3 states.

Quick Facts

Operator: Amtrak
Service type: Regional Intercity
Endpoints: New York ↔ Pittsburgh
Distance: 444 mi
Frequency: Daily
Stations: 15
States served: 3 (NY, NJ, PA)
Typical fare range: $45 – $155

Route guide

The Pennsylvanian is a regional intercity service operated by Amtrak. Trains run Daily over 444 miles of mainline track between Moynihan Train Hall and Pittsburgh Union Station, calling at 15 intermediate and terminal stations across 3 states. For background reading on the corridor, several archival route histories are available alongside the operator's own marketing pages.

What to watch for: Horseshoe Curve outside Altoona — the most famous railroad civil-engineering landmark in the United States — and the long climb across the Allegheny ridge.

History & service notes

The Pennsylvanian carries on the storied name of Pennsylvania Railroad’s premier Pittsburgh service. State support from PennDOT keeps the route running today. Riders interested in pre-Amtrak operating history of the line can consult classic timetable archives for fuller context.

Equipment

Typical consist on the Pennsylvanian includes amfleet I coaches; ACS-64 electric east of Harrisburg, Charger diesel west. Equipment assignments may vary by departure and season; consult the operator for the most current information.

Stops along the route

Stations are listed in geographical order from New York to Pittsburgh. Times and exact stop sequencing depend on the specific train number and direction; refer to the operator's timetable for departures.

Sample fares & travel times

Approximate one-way fare ranges and travel times for popular city pairs on this route. Fares vary widely by demand, time of booking, and class of service — these figures are reference midpoints suitable for planning, not booking. Click any pair for a fuller trip guide.

From	To	Distance	Time	Fare
New York	Newark	32 mi	48m	$20 – $69
Newark	Iselin	32 mi	48m	$20 – $69
Iselin	Trenton	32 mi	48m	$20 – $69
Trenton	Philadelphia	32 mi	48m	$20 – $69
Philadelphia	Paoli	32 mi	48m	$20 – $69
Paoli	Lancaster	32 mi	48m	$20 – $69
Lancaster	Harrisburg	32 mi	48m	$20 – $69
Harrisburg	Lewistown	32 mi	48m	$20 – $69
Lewistown	Huntingdon	32 mi	48m	$20 – $69
Huntingdon	Altoona	32 mi	48m	$20 – $69
Altoona	Johnstown	32 mi	48m	$20 – $69
Johnstown	Latrobe	32 mi	48m	$20 – $69
Latrobe	Greensburg	32 mi	48m	$20 – $69
Greensburg	Pittsburgh	32 mi	48m	$20 – $69
Newark	Pittsburgh	412 mi	8h 24m	$43 – $148
New York	Iselin	63 mi	1h 26m	$22 – $75
Iselin	Pittsburgh	381 mi	7h 47m	$41 – $142
New York	Trenton	95 mi	2h 4m	$24 – $82

Connections & transfers

Major hubs along the route offer cross-platform transfers to other intercity and commuter services. From New York, riders can change for connecting trains and intercity buses; the same is true at Pittsburgh. The corridor passes through cities including New York, Newark, and Pittsburgh, each with its own onward service map. A useful reference for cross-network connections is the consolidated national rail connection guide, updated each timetable change.

Trip planning tip. The Pennsylvanian's lowest fares typically appear when booked 14 days or more in advance, and on midweek departures. Same-day "walk-up" fares are usually closer to the upper end of the range shown. Saver and Value buckets sell out first.