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GreensburgGreensburg, Pennsylvania
A half-day stop on the Pennsylvanian line between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg: see the Westmoreland Museum of American Art, walk the downtown, then move on.
Greensburg is a small city in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania, 50 km east of Pittsburgh. Its main draw is the Westmoreland Museum of American Art, which can fill 1–2 hours. The compact downtown has a few cafés and shops. Most travellers use it as a lunch stop on the Amtrak Pennsylvanian or as a base for exploring the region by car.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, snow possible)
- Airport
- PIT
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Greensburg911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Greensburg, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyGreensburg is generally safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPIT Pittsburgh International Airport (About 1 h by car or Amtrak Pennsylvanian from Greensburg station).
- Getting aroundThe downtown is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–5
- Sit-down mealDinner (entrée at a sit-down restaurant)$15–30
- Street or quick mealLunch (sandwich or salad)$10–15
- BeerBeer (draft)$5–8
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi/rideshare downtown to US-30 motel$10–15
- Budget bedMotel room (US-30 corridor), a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedMotel room (US-30 corridor), a night, per roomUS$100
- High-end bedMotel room (US-30 corridor), a night, per roomUS$150
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PIT Pittsburgh International Airport (About 1 h by car or Amtrak Pennsylvanian from Greensburg station)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest May (13 rain days), driest Aug (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Greensburg: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
12 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
11 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
12 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
13 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The downtown is walkable. For the museum or restaurants off Main Street, a car or rideshare is useful. Amtrak and Greyhound share the station on Harrison Avenue.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Pittsburgh
goDoor to door: 1 h 15 min
Amtrak Pennsylvanian, about 1 h
One train each way daily; check the return time.
Latrobe
goDoor to door: 20 min
Amtrak Pennsylvanian, about 10 min
Home of Rolling Rock beer and Saint Vincent College.
Ohiopyle State Park
goDoor to door: 1 h 15 min
Car via US-119 and PA-381, about 1 h
Whitewater rafting, hiking and waterfalls.
Fallingwater
goDoor to door: 1 h 15 min
Car via US-119 and PA-381, about 1 h
Frank Lloyd Wright's house; timed tickets required.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Downtown Greensburg
Walkable to the museum and restaurants; limited options, mostly motels on US-30.
US-30 corridor (east/west of town)
Chain hotels with parking; 5–10 min drive to downtown.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–150 excl. bed
- High
- $160+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel room (US-30 corridor)1 × 1 night × US$100 | US$100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Amtrak Pennsylvanian Pittsburgh–Greensburg one way2 × US$20 · check | US$40 |
| Museum entry (Westmoreland Museum of American Art)2 × US$15 · check | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$41 |
| Trip total≈ US$226 per person per day, bed included | US$451 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Lunch (sandwich or salad) | $10–15 |
| Dinner (entrée at a sit-down restaurant) | $15–30 |
| Beer (draft) | $5–8 |
| Taxi/rideshare downtown to US-30 motel | $10–15 |
| Amtrak Pennsylvanian Pittsburgh–Greensburg one way | $15–25 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Amtrak Pennsylvanian runs once daily each direction; check the schedule before planning a day trip.
- Downtown restaurants may close early on Sundays and Mondays.
- Winter weather can delay trains and roads; check conditions before travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Amtrak Pennsylvanian Pittsburgh → Greensburg: about $15–25, about 1 h (check)
- Taxi Greensburg station → downtown: $5–10
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Greensburg. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, snow possible) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Westmoreland Museum of American Art and Greensburg station with verified hours and ticket info.
- Eat pages for downtown restaurants with last-order times.
- Day-trip pages for Ohiopyle and Fallingwater with transfer details.
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