TRANSPORTATION

Airport Information

Pittsburgh International Airport (airport code PIT) is approximately 16 miles from Downtown Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh International hosts the following Airlines: Air Canada, AirTran Airways, American Airlines, American Eagle, Continental, Delta, Atlantic Southeast, Comair, Express 1, JetBlue, Midwest Airlines, Myrtle Beach Direct, Northwest, Mesaba, Pinnacle, Southwest Airlines, United, Mesa, Shuttle America, United Express, US Airways, US Airways Express, and USA3000. Interested in cheap flights to Pittsburgh? Visit ASCE’s Annual Conference Web site, www.asceannualconference.org.  Need additional flight information, transit services provided, flight times and mileage to help make your Pittsburgh visit planning a breeze? Please call 412-472-3525 or visit www.pitairport.com.

Airline Shuttle Service Information

Express Shuttle

The shuttle service access point is near the baggage area of the airport. Shuttles leave the airport every hour on the hour.  The shuttle prices are $20 one way and $35 round trip. If you would like to schedule a ride to the airport from the Westin let the doorman know. The shuttle arrives at the hotel every hour on the half hour (i.e. 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 etc.). Contact the Express Shuttle by dialing 412-472-3180.

Three Rivers Limousine Service

A fleet of vans will run on a per van basis during the conference. The price is $12.50 per person if the van is at full capacity (10 people). To arrange a ride, please call 412-221-2006.

Airport Executive Car Services

To arrange for a Town Car pick-up please call 412-225-0705. For a one-way trip from the airport to the Westin the cost is $40.00 plus gratuity.

Taxi Service

Taxis can be picked up in front of the terminal at the taxi stand. The two companies servicing the airport are Yellow Cab and Checker Cab. Taxi service from the airport to the hotel costs approximately $35 to $40.

Local Transportation

The Pittsburgh Port Authority bus line runs throughout Pittburgh. It is a major transportation option whether you are traveling from the airport or just visiting landmarks. The standard fare is $2.25, and the bus picks up every 20 minutes. Visit www.ridegold.com for more information.

 

Car Rental Information

Save on car rentals! Enjoy the many attractions in the Pittsburgh area while at the Conference. ASCE has negotiated discounted car rental rates during ASCE's Annual Civil Engineering Conference. Hertz Meeting Savings helps you keep travel simple while on the road. Save $5 a day up to $25 off your rental while attending the Conference. Plus you still receive your standard discount as well as all of the Hertz benefits of being a member. This special offer is valid one week before through one week after the Pittsburgh Conference dates. Please use PC119921 when booking!

Hertz in Pittsburgh International Airport: 412-472-5955

Driving Directions

From South (Washington DC):

  • Take 95 North
  • 495 North
  • 270 North
  • 70 West
  • 76 West
  • 22 West/ I 376 West

 

From East (Philadelphia):

  • Take 76 West
  • 22 West/ I 376 West

From West (Cleveland):

  • Take I 279 North
  • Exit 6C toward Convention Center/Strip District
  • Merge onto 10th St. Bypass
  • Right on 10th St.

 

Parking Options

GSTC (Grant Street Transportation Center) Garage (Between Penn and Liberty):

  • 2 hours or less - $4.50
  • 4 hours or less - $6.00
  • 6 hours or less - $8.00
  • 6-24 hours - $13.00

The next closest is Ninth and Penn:

  • 1 hour or less - $3.75
  • 2 hours or less - $4.75
  • 4 hours or less - $7.50
  • 4-24 hours - $9.75

The last on is Smithfield/Liberty:

  • 1 hour or less - $5.00
  • 3 hours or less - $8.00
  • 4 hours or less - $11.00
  • 4-24 hours - $13.75

 

Evening/Weekend Rates:

  • 1 hour or less - $2.00
  • 2 hours or less - $3.00
  • 2-24 hours - $5.00

*Evening rates apply from 4pm - 6am. The rates for evenings and weekends are the same for all three garages.