- Which airport should I fly in to?
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International Airport, airport code PIT.
- How can I get a cheap fare?
Pittsburgh airport's website has a very useful feature to keep track of cheap airfares to Pittsburgh as they come up. We also recommend The Farecast service, which keeps track of historic ticket prices and pricing trends.
- Driving From Pittsburgh International Airport:
From the airport, get onto PA route 60 SOUTH. After about 2.5 miles the road name changes to US route 30. Follow US 30 East for about 3.8 miles, when it changes again to I-279 N. Follow that about 6.3 miles, through the Ft. Pitt Tunnels and across the Ft. Pitt Bridge. Take Exit 6C, for Ft. Duquesne Blvd. Follow sign to Convention Ctr./Strip District on the 10th Street Bypass. The Convention Center on right, and is the size of a city block. It will be hard to miss.
- Is there a shuttle from the airport to the hotel?
The following options are available. NOTE!!! Prices are subject to change. We cannot stay on top of every single price change associated with travel to Pittsburgh, so we strongly advice you to use the prices below as guidelines only and to double-check with the carrier directly before you leave.
- The 28X "Airport Flyer" Bus. Thanks to J.F. for pointing this out to us! It is convenient if you do not have a lot of luggage. It stops at 7th and Smithfield, about 3 blocks from the hotel. The driver can point you in the right direction when you get off. The fare is $3.25 -- have exact change ready! -- and the ride is approximately 40 minutes.
More information about the 28X can be found at the Port Authority of Allegheny County's website.
- Supershuttle can provide service for Anthrocon Convention attendees at a rate in the neighborhood of $20 one way/$35 round trip from the Pittsburgh International Airport to the downtown hotels. To arrange service, book online at http://www.supershuttle.com or call 1-800-BlueVan (258-3826). When you arrive at Pittsburgh International Airport take the tram to the landside section of the airport, lower level, baggage claim area near the car rental counters. You will see the SuperShuttle desk, marked with a big sign. Someone is there to help you from 9 AM – midnight daily. After hours, use the kiosk to get your SuperShuttle boarding pass.
- Taxi. You can catch a cab at the airport outside of baggage claim. The fare is approximately $30 to $35 each way.
- Sedan If you feel like traveling in greater comfort, All Star Limousines offers town car service to the Westin for $61.76 each way. Call 1-888-546-6161 in advance to reserve.
- Limousine Traveling in a group? All Star Limousines can bring you and your friends to the hotel in style. They have several options for groups. Call 1-888-546-6161 in advance to reserve.
