Station Guide

Pittsburgh Penn Station

Pittsburgh's Penn Station is a Beaux-Arts masterpiece in the Strip District, designed by Daniel Burnham. Though it serves fewer trains today, its grand architecture and rotunda make it one of America's most beautiful surviving rail stations.

Pittsburgh Penn Station exterior view
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Current Logistics

  • ▶Located at 1100 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
  • ▶Station open for Amtrak service; hours vary by train schedule
  • ▶One Amtrak train daily: the Pennsylvanian (Pittsburgh–New York)
  • ▶Self-service kiosk available; no full-service ticket office
  • ▶Greyhound and Flixbus also serve the station
  • ▶Limited food options — the Strip District has excellent choices nearby

Transit Links

Amtrak

  • Pennsylvanian (daily to Harrisburg/Philadelphia/NYC)

Port Authority (PRT)

  • Multiple bus routes from nearby stops
  • T Light Rail (downtown, ~10 min walk)

Greyhound / Flixbus

  • Intercity bus service from the station

Station History

Designed by Daniel H. Burnham and opened in 1903, Pittsburgh Penn Station (originally Pittsburgh Union Station) is a Beaux-Arts gem featuring a stunning rotunda with a 68-foot Guastavino tile dome, terracotta detailing, and classical columns. The station originally served the Pennsylvania Railroad and was a bustling hub for decades. Though intercity rail service declined significantly, the station's architecture has been beautifully preserved and it was designated a Pittsburgh Historic Landmark.

Accessibility

  • ▶Main entrance on Liberty Avenue is ADA-accessible with a ramp
  • ▶Elevator access to the platform level from the main waiting room
  • ▶Level boarding on Amtrak with bridge plates — notify the conductor before boarding
  • ▶The historic rotunda and main waiting area are on one level with no steps
  • ▶Accessible restrooms in the station
  • ▶Port Authority ACCESS paratransit: call 412-562-5353 for eligibility and service
  • ▶Note: the station has limited staffing — arrive early if you need boarding assistance, as the Amtrak conductor handles bridge plates

Insider Tips

  • ★The Strip District, Pittsburgh's best food and market neighborhood, is right outside
  • ★Only one Amtrak train per day — book early and arrive with time to spare
  • ★The Pennsylvanian route through the Allegheny Mountains is one of Amtrak's most scenic
  • ★Greyhound and Flixbus provide more frequent intercity options from the station