Easy Travel By Air, Car, Bike & Incline

Today, we’re still a traveler’s city. Conveniently located within 500 miles of nearly half the U.S. population and less than a 90-minute flight from nearly half of North America's population, planning a trip to Pittsburgh is easier than you may think.

Pittsburgh by Air

Pittsburgh International Airport is a world-class facility that was ranked number one by Condé Nast Traveler and was named Air Transport World Magazine’s Airport of the Year in 2017. With its continued updates and innovative services such as a therapy pet program, PITT PAWS, for nervous flyers while they wait for their flight, or the USO Pittsburgh Airport Center Volunteer Program for travel weary veterans, the Pittsburgh International Airport is ever-evolving to better serve all travelers.

Notable features:

Presley’s Place, one of the first airport sensory rooms in the world and a safe and calming space for children and adults alike
Free, high-speed wireless internet service throughout all four airside terminals
AirMall, a shopping and dining experience complete with local favorites like Penn Brewery and Primanti Brothers
Kidsport, the first airport-based play area for children
A Mother's Nursing Lounge

Continued Innovation

Plans to transform the world-class facility are in the works. In 2023, the new Pittsburgh International Airport will be operational, featuring a more efficient, improved passenger experience, facilities designed for the future and a atmosphere that is distinctly Pittsburgh.

A new, 635,000 square-foot-terminal facility will include airport operations, consolidated airline operations, as well as all passenger and public spaces. New parking and transportation infrastructure will include a new roadway system that will support the new terminal building, as well as a multi-level parking garage and a dedicated ground transportation center.

Airport Transportation

Only 25 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh, there are several transportation options to get into the city from the airport. Quick and easy rides with Uber, Lyft and zTrip can be hailed outside Baggage Claim Door #4.

The cheapest and most efficient airport transportation is the Pittsburgh Port Authority's 28X Airport Flyer. A port authority bus runs pickups from the airport to the city twice an hour, and only costs $2.75. A ticket vending machine for tickets is available at Lower-Level Baggage Claim, near Door #2.

Pittsburgh by Car

Flying isn't the only way to get to Pittsburgh. Driving is a convenient option for many. Attendees from 10 states, Washington, D.C., and parts of Canada can drive to Pittsburgh in fewer than six hours. If driving through the Fort Pitt Tunnel, you will experience why Pittsburgh is said to be the only “city with an entrance,” as the stunning skyline appears into view.

Once here, apps like ParkPGH and Go Mobile PGH make it easier to get real-time parking availability and rates and allow you to fill the meter without ever having to leave. Download one of these apps to find up-to-the-minute real-time availability on parking in town.

Distance and Travel Time

City	Distance	Flight Time	Drive Time
Erie	126 miles	40 minutes	2.5 hours
Cleveland	129 miles	40 minutes	2.5 hours
Baltimore	218 miles	1 hour	4.5 hours
Washington, DC	221 miles	1 hour	5 hours
Cincinnati	295 miles	1 hour	6 hours
Philadelphia	295 miles	1 hour	6 hours
Toronto	324 miles	1.25 hours	6 hours
New York	368 miles	1.25 hours	7 hours
Chicago	452 miles	80 minutes	8 hours
Boston	593 miles	1.5 hours	10 hours
St. Paul	849 miles	2.25 hours	15 hours
Omaha	891 miles	2.5 hours	16 hours
Miami	1168 miles	3 hours	21 hours
Dallas	1228 miles	3 hours	23 hours
Seattle	2006 miles	5 hours	44 hours
Phoenix	2118 miles	4.5 hours	40 hours
Los Angeles	2445 miles	5 hours	48 hours
San Francisco	2587 miles	5.5 hours	50 hours

Once You're in Pittsburgh

With so much to offer, it may be surprising to find that Pittsburgh is quite compact, walkable and easily navigable. In fact, with many hotels just blocks from the David L. Lawrence Convention Center and other meeting venues, many visitors are able to walk everywhere they need to go. Other options include:

Ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft are readily available in Pittsburgh.
Take advantage of free underground Pittsburgh Regional Transit "T" service within the Golden Triangle and Pittsburgh’s North Shore.
Taxi cabs are available at most Downtown hotels, or order one using the zTrip app.
Visitors can rent a POGOH bicycle at one of dozens of stations for quick trips around the city of Pittsburgh or relaxing rides on our 24 miles of riverfront trails.
Pittsburgh’s two operating inclines, the Duquesne Incline or Monongahela Incline, provide an old-fashioned thrill that culminates in magnificent views at the top of Mount Washington.
The Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus service offers rides to attractions in any of Pittsburgh’s 90 neighborhoods.