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Traveling to Pittsburgh

By Air
Flying to Pittsburgh is a simple affair. Travel experts agree that Pittsburgh boasts one of the best international airports in the United States; large and modern, it features daily flights to locations all over the world.

The carrier with the most flights to and from Pittsburgh International Airport is US Airways. Reservations through US Airways and other carriers can be made through online travel sites, and detailed information may be obtained from the Allegheny County Airport Authority.

Public transportation from the airport to Oakland, including the 28X Airport Shuttle, is operated by the Port Authority of Allegheny County.

Private companies also provide service between Oakland, Downtown Pittsburgh, and the airport, including Express Shuttle. Taxi companies serving the airport include Yellow Cab (412-321-8100) and Checker Cab (412-664-5600).

Some hotels have airport shuttle service as well. Contact your hotel directly to inquire about airport travel arrangements.

By Bus or Train
Regular intercity bus service to Pittsburgh is provided by Greyhound and Trailways. Rail service is provided by Amtrak’s Capitol Limited and Pennsylvanian, which connect Pittsburgh with cities to the east and west, including Chicago, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City. Consult your travel agent for detailed information.

Pittsburgh’s Amtrak station is located in Downtown Pittsburgh. The main bus station is located along Second Avenue near the Armstrong Tunnels. The University of Pittsburgh’s campus in Oakland is accessible from downtown by taxi or by Port Authority bus.

By Car
From Pittsburgh International Airport and points west

Take I-279 toward Pittsburgh. Pass through the Fort Pitt Tunnel, stay to the right, and bear right at the first ramp over the bridge onto I-376.
Exit I-376 at the Oakland/Forbes Avenue Exit.
Turn left at the third light (McKee Place).
Proceed straight through next two lights.
You are now on Darragh Street. Proceed up the hill to the stop light at Allequippa Street. Turn right towards the Petersen Events Center.

From the Pennsylvania Turnpike and points east

Take the Pittsburgh/Monroeville Exit (Exit 57). Follow I-376 toward Pittsburgh.
Take the Oakland Exit (Exit 3B). Proceed up the hill through the first traffic light.
Make the second left after the light onto McKee Place.
Continue straight through two traffic lights, up the hill. You are now on Darragh Street.
Proceed up the hill to the stop light at Allequippa Street. Turn right towards the Petersen Events Center.

From Erie, Pa., and points north

Take I-79 South to I-279 South to I-579 (Veterans Bridge, Exit 8A)
Exit at the Boulevard of the Allies (Exit 14) toward Monroeville/Oakland.
Turn left onto Halket Street beside Magee Hospital.
Turn right onto Forbes Avenue.
Take the first left onto McKee Place.
Continue straight through two traffic lights, up the hill. You are now on Darragh Street.
Proceed up the hill to the stop light at Allequippa Street. Turn right towards the Petersen Events Center.

From Washington, Pa., and points south

Take I-79 North to I-279 North towards Pittsburgh.
Pass through the Fort Pitt Tunnel, stay to the right, and bear right at the first ramp over the bridge onto I-376.
Exit I-376 at the Oakland/Forbes Avenue Exit.
Turn left at the third light (McKee Place).
Proceed straight through next two lights.
You are now on Darragh Street. Proceed up the hill to the stop light at Allequippa Street. Turn right towards the Petersen Events Center.