TRAVEL INFORMATION
Air Transportation
The Pittsburgh International Airport
is served by AirTran, America West, USA 3000,
US Airways, Delta, NorthWest, Continental, United, American.
Free wireless access is available in the food court, and there is
a very good shopping mall.
Ground Transportation
The Pittsburgh International Airport is located approximately 21 miles
from Oakland (CMU). There are several ground transportation options
available to travelers:
Port Authority Transportation
(public transportation) - (412-442-2000). PAT's Airport Flyer 28X Bus stops
at Robinson Town Centre, Downtown (3 locations) and Oakland.
The Oakland stop is at South Bellefield Avenue (1-2 block walk to Holiday Inn).
Service on the 28X Airport Flyer is from 5:00 a.m. -- 10:45 p.m. daily,
at 20 minute to 30 minute intervals. The trip takes 45-60 minutes and costs
2.25$ per person, exact change required. Boarding is at the lower level at
ground transportation bus stop (near baggage claim at blue curb).
Airlines Transportation Company - (412-321-4990). Purchase ticket from
attendant at their location in the baggage claim area of the airport. The
cost is $26.00 per person round trip. The bus leaves the baggage claim
area on the hour from 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. weekdays. The Oakland stop is the
Holiday Inn at University Center.
Yellow Cab Service - approximately $40 per trip plus gratuity.
Follow ground transportation signs in the airport. Cabs are always waiting
and available.
First Class Limousine Service - (412-462-8000). $46.00 per trip
(includes gratuity). Call several days in advance and give them your flight
information. They will have a car and driver waiting for you on your arrival.
Car Rental: Several car rental companies have desks in the
airport: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Thrifty.
Campus Information
Virtual Walking Tour of the CMU Campus
Campus Map
Visitor parking