Getting There
Air
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
+1 412 472 3525
http://www.pitairport.com/
PIT is located 20 miles from downtown and services the following airlines:
Air Canada (+1 888 247 2262 / http://www.aircanada.com/)
AirTran Airways (+1 800 247 8726 / http://www.airtran.com/)
American Airlines (+1 800 433 7300 / http://www.aa.com/)
Continental (+1 800 523 3273 / http://www.continental.com/)
Delta (+1 800 221 1212 / http://www.delta.com/)
JetBlue (+1 800 538 2583 / http://www.jetblue.com/)
Midwest Airlines (+1 800 452 2022 / http://www.midwestairlines.com/)
Northwest (+1 800 225 2525 / http://www.nwa.com/)
Southwest Airlines (+1 800 435 9792 / http://www.southwest.com/)
United (+1 800 241 6522 / http://www.united.com/)
US Airways (+1 800 428 4322 / http://www.usairways.com/)
USA3000 (+1 877 872 3000 / http://www.usa3000.com/)
Airport Map & Information: http://www.airguideonline.com/airports/airport_pit.htm
Airport Services: http://www.airguideonline.com/airports/airport_pit2.htm
Airport Transportation: http://www.airguideonline.com/airports/airport_pit3.htm
Airport Parking:
Airport Information (+1 412 472 3525)
Airport Parking Information (+1 412 472 5050)
PCA (Park 'N Fly) (+1 800 763 6895 / http://www.pnfnetwork.com/)
From the Airport
Car Rental:
Alamo (+1 800 327 9633 / http://www.alamo.com/)
Avis (+1 412 472 5200 / http://www.avis.com/)
Budget (+1 800 527 0700 / http://www.budget.com/)
Dollar (+1 800 800 4000 / http://www.dollarrentacar.com/)
Enterprise (+1 412 472 3490 / http://www.enterprise.com/)
Hertz (+1 800 654 3131 / http://www.hertz.com/)
National (+1 412 472 5045 / http://www.nationalcar.com/)
Thrifty (+1 412 472 5288 / http://www.thrity.com/)
Taxis and Shuttles:
Checker Cab (+1 412 664 5600)
Yellow Cab (+1 412 321 8100)
Peoples Cab Co (+1 412 441 5334)
Airlines Transportation Company (+1 412 321 8147)
Airport Orbit (+1 724 794 3951)
Pittsburgh North Aire-Ride (+1 800 647 4331)
Pittsburgh Transportation Company (+1 412 322 8596)
Three Rivers Limousine Service, Inc. (+1 412 221 2006)
Public Transportation
West Busway provides service throughout Western Pennsylvania to and from PIT. This bus line runs every 20 minutes and costs USD2.25.
The subway system that connects all parts of Pittsburgh is known as the "T". This safe and clean subway system links downtown all the way to the south suburbs. Pittsburgh also has an extensive bus line system.
Port Authority (+1 412 442 2000 / http://www.ridegold.com/)
Beaver County Transit (BCTA) connects the surrounding Pittsburgh area directly to Pittsburgh International Airport. A printable schedule can be obtain off the BCTA website. (+1 724 728 4255 / http://www.bcta.com/)
By Car
Pittsburgh has a color-coded system that helps drivers navigate the city. The Wayfinder System, as it is known, divides the city into five separate regions each with their own distinct color. The Wayfinder also includes a loop, which wraps around the perimeter of downtown Pittsburgh, called the Purple Belt.
Traffic Information
For up-to-date traffic information, see: http://www.traffic.com/Pittsburgh-Traffic/Pittsburgh-Traffic-Reports.html?ct=ma_map
If traveling overseas, take the safety precaution of registering your trip at https://travelregistration.state.gov and for helpful, practical advice about traveling technicalities and safety standards check out http://travel.state.gov/ .
Planning a Trip
Getting There
By Plane -- Pittsburgh International Airport (tel. 412/472-3525; www.pitairport.com) is 15 miles west of downtown. US Airways is the dominant carrier. To get downtown from the airport, take the public 28X Airport Flyer bus (tel. 412/442-2000; www.portauthority.org) for $2.25. A cab ride costs $30. The airport is a 20-minute drive (45 min. during rush hour) from downtown.
By Train -- Amtrak (tel. 800/USA-RAIL [872-7245] or 412/471-6172; www.amtrak.com) provides daily service from Philadelphia (trip time: 7 1/2 hr.), Washington, D.C. (7 3/4 hr.), Cleveland (3 hr.), and Chicago (9 1/2 hr.) to its station at 1100 Liberty Ave.
By Car -- Major routes into the belt roads around Pittsburgh are I-76 from the northwest (Cleveland) and east (Philadelphia), I-70 from the west (Columbus) and southeast (Baltimore), and I-79 from the north (Erie, Pennsylvania) and south (Charleston, West Virginia).
Visitor Information
The Greater Pittsburgh Convention & Visitors Bureau, 425 6th Ave. (tel. 800/359-0758 or 412/281-7711; www.visitpittsburgh.com), operates several Welcome Centers: downtown, Liberty Avenue next to the Gateway Center; at the Airport Landside Terminal; and at the Senator John Heinz History Center in the Strip District.
Getting Around
The Port Authority of Allegheny County (tel. 412/442-2000; www.portauthority.org) operates subways and buses throughout Pittsburgh as well as the "T" Light Rail. Fares are free within the Golden Triangle downtown; prices vary outside that area but are generally less than $2. A weekly unlimited pass goes for $20 to $30, depending upon the zones; children ages 6 to 12 pay half-fare.
Fast Facts
For medical services, call Mercy Hospital downtown, 1400 Locust St. (tel. 412/232-8111). In the Oakland area, the major local hospital is UPMC Presbyterian, 200 Lothrop St. (tel. 412/647-8762). The 7% city sales tax is not assessed on clothing, shoes, groceries, or prescriptions; hotel taxes total 14%.
Planning a Trip
Getting There
By Plane -- Pittsburgh International Airport (tel. 412/472-3525; www.pitairport.com) is 15 miles west of downtown. US Airways is the dominant carrier. To get downtown from the airport, take the public 28X Airport Flyer bus (tel. 412/442-2000; www.portauthority.org) for $2.25. A cab ride costs $30. The airport is a 20-minute drive (45 min. during rush hour) from downtown.
By Train -- Amtrak (tel. 800/USA-RAIL [872-7245] or 412/471-6172; www.amtrak.com) provides daily service from Philadelphia (trip time: 7 1/2 hr.), Washington, D.C. (7 3/4 hr.), Cleveland (3 hr.), and Chicago (9 1/2 hr.) to its station at 1100 Liberty Ave.
By Car -- Major routes into the belt roads around Pittsburgh are I-76 from the northwest (Cleveland) and east (Philadelphia), I-70 from the west (Columbus) and southeast (Baltimore), and I-79 from the north (Erie, Pennsylvania) and south (Charleston, West Virginia).
Visitor Information
The Greater Pittsburgh Convention & Visitors Bureau, 425 6th Ave. (tel. 800/359-0758 or 412/281-7711; www.visitpittsburgh.com), operates several Welcome Centers: downtown, Liberty Avenue next to the Gateway Center; at the Airport Landside Terminal; and at the Senator John Heinz History Center in the Strip District.
Getting Around
The Port Authority of Allegheny County (tel. 412/442-2000; www.portauthority.org) operates subways and buses throughout Pittsburgh as well as the "T" Light Rail. Fares are free within the Golden Triangle downtown; prices vary outside that area but are generally less than $2. A weekly unlimited pass goes for $20 to $30, depending upon the zones; children ages 6 to 12 pay half-fare.
Fast Facts
For medical services, call Mercy Hospital downtown, 1400 Locust St. (tel. 412/232-8111). In the Oakland area, the major local hospital is UPMC Presbyterian, 200 Lothrop St. (tel. 412/647-8762). The 7% city sales tax is not assessed on clothing, shoes, groceries, or prescriptions; hotel taxes total 14%.
