Pennsylvanian
New York, NY → Pittsburgh, PA · 444 miles · 9h 15m
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444 miles
9h 15m
Daily
110 mph
3
About the Pennsylvanian
Crosses the Allegheny Mountains and rounds the legendary Horseshoe Curve — arguably the most dramatic piece of railroad engineering east of the Rockies.
What makes this route worth taking
- Horseshoe Curve in daylight
- Serves Harrisburg, Altoona and Johnstown
- Keystone connections to Philadelphia
- Great value in Business Class
Travel tip
Sit on the left leaving Altoona for the best Horseshoe Curve view — we will note the seat request on your booking.
Classes of service on this route
The Pennsylvanian 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 | New York |
| 2 | Newark |
| 3 | Trenton |
| 4 | Philadelphia |
| 5 | Lancaster |
| 6 | Harrisburg |
| 7 | Lewistown |
| 8 | Huntingdon |
| 9 | Altoona |
| 10 | Johnstown |
| 11 | Latrobe |
| 12 | Greensburg |
| 13 | 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 Pennsylvanian
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.
