Getting Around Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh’s main train station is called Union Station or Penn Station, located downtown at 1100 Liberty Avenue. It’s a historic and busy station that connects Pittsburgh to other cities on Amtrak’s network. If you’re planning an event or traveling by train, Penn Station is convenient because it’s close to downtown hotels, restaurants, and venues.

Amtrak trains from Pittsburgh can take you to cities across the country. The station has helpful services like ticket sales, baggage assistance, and waiting areas. It also connects well with local transportation, so you can easily get to your final destination after your train ride.

Union Station is at 1100 Liberty Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh.

Historic building with modern train services through Amtrak.

Connects Pittsburgh with major cities nationwide.

Easy access to downtown venues, hotels, and restaurants.

Offers ticketing, luggage help, and passenger assistance.

Close connections to local buses and light rail for onward travel.

The Port Authority zoned fare system is based on trip length originating from downtown Pittsburgh; there are two fare zones in the downtown region and three zones located outside of the downtown area. Single fare rides by zone are $1.50 for adults and $0.75 for children for the downtown zone; $2 for adults and $1 for children within one zone; $2.60 for adults and $1.30 for children for two zones; and $3.25 for adults and $1.60 for children in three zones. Seniors with identification ride free at all times.Recent upgrades to Pittsburgh's public transportation system include the 2004 Stage II Light Rail Transit Project, which included the reconstruction of the light rail Overbrook and Library lines, the purchase of 28 new light rail vehicles, the remanufacture of 40 light rail vehicles and an expansion and modernization of the Operations Control Center. The Port Authority is currently conducting funding discussions for the construction of the North Shore Connector, a 1.6-mile extension of the light rail system that will service Pittsburgh's North Shore neighborhood and the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.The Port Authority zoned fare system is based on trip length originating from downtown Pittsburgh; there are two fare zones in the downtown region and three zones located outside of the downtown area. Adult and child fares are available; seniors with identification ride free at all times. Single fare rides by zone are $1.50 for adults and $0.75 for children for the downtown zone; $2 for adults and $1 for children within one zone; $2.60 for adults and $1.30 for children for two zones and $3.25 for adults and $1.60 for children in three zones.Original weekday surcharges for the light rail cash fares are in effect from 6 to 9 AM on inbound trains and from 4 to 6:30 PM on outbound trains. Surcharges are $1.75 for adults and $0.85 for children within the downtown zone; $2.50 for adults and $1.25 for children within one zone; and $3.10 for adults and $1.55 for children within two zones.Weekly passes run $20 per person for one zone, $24 for two zones and $30 for three zones. Monthly passes run $75 per person for one zone, $90 for two zones and $110 for three zones.BusesThe Port Authority operates three busways throughout downtown Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. These busways include the 4.3-mile-long South Busway that operates along 14 routes; the 9.1-mile-long Martin Luther King, Jr., East Busway that operates along 34 routes; and the five-mile-long West Busway that operates along eight routes, including the 28X Airport Flyer line to the Pittsburgh International Airport. Most buses run daily from 4 to 2 AM.Light RailThe 25-mile-long Port Authority light rail system, commonly referred to as the "T," provides service throughout downtown Pittsburgh and several communities located south of the city. The downtown network includes three underground stations at Steel Plaza, Wood Street and Gateway, as well as three above-ground stations of Station Square, First Avenue and Penn Park. The T operates 394 trips every weekday, with an average weekday ridership of 26,200 people. The T runs daily from 5 to 1 AM.Monongahela InclineConsolidated as part of the Port Authority system in 1964, the Monongahela Incline provides transportation to those riders traveling to Pittsburgh's Mount Washington neighborhood, which is located on a 600-foot-high hill overlooking the downtown cityscape. Totaling 635 feet in length to an elevation of 369.39 feet, the Monongahela Incline features cable cars that carry 23 passengers at a speed of six miles per hour. The incline operates Monday through Saturday from 5:30 to 12:45 AM and Sunday from 8:45 AM to midnight. Single ride fare is $2 for adults and $1 for children ages 6-11.ACCESSThe Port Authority offers a door-to-door, advance reservation bus system for seniors and those with disabilities. ACCESS operates daily from 6 AM to midnight. Single ride fare is $2.25.Greyhound Bus ServiceGreyhound service is available for the Pittsburgh area from its station at 990 2nd Avenue, directly across the street from the city's Amtrak station. The Reno Greyhound station operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Rental CarsPittsburgh has several rental car companies. Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty are represented at Pittsburgh International Airport.TaxisPittsburgh has numerous taxi companies, with many select companies servicing the Pittsburgh International Airport. The city's taxi fares include a $2.25 initial fee and $0.25 fee per additional 1/7 mile. Travelers should expect a $35 fare from the airport to downtown Pittsburgh.