There are 7 ways to get from Pittsburgh to National Harbor by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
6h 35m$42–67Drive 239 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pittsburgh to National Harborcar 239 mi
4h 57m$41–59Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Floridian
9h 19m$168–256Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PIT - DCA
4h 24mBus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
- Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PIT - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus
5h 6mBus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, bus
- Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PIT - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Alexandriatrain
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus
6h 16mBus to Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh to DuBoisbus
- Fly from Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport (DUJ) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane DUJ - IAD
7h 4m$183–568
Pittsburgh to National Harbor by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pittsburgh to National Harbor is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Pittsburgh to National Harbor is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Pittsburgh station to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and arriving at St George Bl+Waterfront St via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE and Anacostia+Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Pittsburgh station to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and arriving at Alexandria via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
The distance between Pittsburgh and National Harbor is 254 miles. The road distance is 240.4 miles.
The best way to get from Pittsburgh to National Harbor without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Pittsburgh to National Harbor, including transfers.
Pittsburgh to National Harbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Pittsburgh to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Pittsburgh to National Harbor is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 9h 19m.
What companies run services between Pittsburgh, PA, USA and National Harbor, MD, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Alexandria once daily. Tickets cost $160–260 and the journey takes 8h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 412-442-2000
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Pittsburgh to DuBois
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–90
- Website
- Fullington Tours
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Booking & Getting There
Pittsburgh to National Harbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Pittsburgh to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pittsburgh to National Harbor is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Pittsburgh to National Harbor.
There are 1525+ hotels available in National Harbor.