RouteNew York, NY – Pittsburgh, PA via Philadelphia, Lancaster and Harrisburg, PA
OperatorAmtrak
DurationAbout 9 hours 25 minutes
Distance444 miles
FrequencyDaily (one round trip; a second daily round trip was announced to start Nov 18, 2026)
SeasonYear-round
State-supported (PennDOT). Keystone Service covers the New York–Harrisburg portion with frequent trains but is a corridor service, not a separate journey.
From the window
Susquehanna River, Amish farmland and the Allegheny crossing at the Horseshoe Curve near Altoona — all in daylight
Keep exploring
- Northeast — the excursion railways of the region
- Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site — Gallitzin: heritage tied to this journey
- Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark — Altoona: heritage tied to this journey
✓ Last verified: November 2026