Keystone Corridor
Philadelphia, PA → Pittsburgh, PA · 353 miles · 7h 30m
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353 miles
7h 30m
Multiple daily east of Harrisburg
110 mph
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About the Keystone Corridor
The full Philadelphia–Harrisburg–Pittsburgh axis, combining frequent electrified Keystone Service in the east with the daily Pennsylvanian across the mountains.
What makes this route worth taking
- Electrified 110 mph east of Harrisburg
- Horseshoe Curve west of Altoona
- Amish Country at Lancaster
- Frequent Philadelphia departures
Travel tip
Split your ticket at Harrisburg and the fare often drops. We check it automatically.
Classes of service on this route
The Keystone Corridor operates with Amfleet. Available accommodation:
This is a daytime service without sleeping accommodation. Business Class, where offered, adds seat pitch, a quieter car and usually a complimentary beverage. The size of the upgrade varies by route and departure.
States and provinces served
Stations along the route
| # | Station |
|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia |
| 2 | Paoli |
| 3 | Lancaster |
| 4 | Harrisburg |
| 5 | Lewistown |
| 6 | Altoona |
| 7 | Johnstown |
| 8 | Greensburg |
| 9 | Pittsburgh |
Station lists reflect the principal calling pattern. Individual departures may omit stops or add seasonal calls. Schedules, equipment and station stops are set by the carrier and change without notice — confirm current details directly with the carrier before you travel.
Planning a journey on the Keystone Corridor
Fares on Amtrak routes move in tiers that generally only step upward, so booking once your dates are firm is usually cheaper than waiting. Sleeping-car accommodation is capped per car and tends to sell out well ahead of coach on this kind of route.
Want to talk it through before you book? Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and we will walk you through the route, the accommodation and the accessibility arrangements. Free, and no obligation.
