Public Transit in Pittsburgh
While Pennsylvania is known for gorgeous landscapes and scenic byways, commuters and vacationers still want to get where they are going fast. The good news is that Pittsburgh Public Transit has already asked the right question to resolve this issue: What if you could get anywhere you need to go in Pittsburgh and didn’t ever have to sit in traffic? Public transit Pittsburgh-style ensures that this is not just a daydream.
Our transportation system is built for excess capacity and has one of the lowest travel-to-work times in the country. Getting around the Pittsburgh region is easy for Pennsylvanians, and you won’t even have to pump your brakes (that goes for driving a car or riding a bike) in traffic. Public transportation options in downtown Pittsburgh are accessible and easy to navigate.
Need to head out of Pittsburgh or a few days? Visiting family or friends out of town is simple with the acclaimed Pittsburgh International Airport connected to the center of the city by both bus service and light rail.
When you visit Pittsburgh, you can take advantage of simple, affordable transit options and real-time support. Whether you head to Roslyn Place to see the last wooden street in Pennsylvania or need to find a place to rent public scooters or bikes, Pittsburgh Public Transit has you covered.
Commute Time
26.2 Minutes
Allegheny County (Census American Community Survey)
23.4 Minutes
City of Pittsburgh (Census American Community Survey)
52%
transit users commute in under 30 minutes (Moovit Global Public Transport Report, 2022)
How to Get Around
Walk
Atop its world-class transit system, Pittsburgh is also a really great city for getting around on foot. Earning a 62 average on Walkscore, Pittsburgh is right up there with some of the most walkable cities in the United States. Considered one of the best places to live in the U.S. without a car, Pittsburgh is a healthy, easy place to be a stress-free and car-free commuter.
Bike
One of the perks of public transportation in the Pittsburgh area is that you do not have to own your own bicycle to enjoy the pleasure of biking around the city. With our bike share system (called POGOH[PC1] ), you can pick up a two-wheeled ride from a selection of more than 350 bikes (both traditional pedal bikes and e-assist bikes) at any of the 35+ stations available throughout the downtown region. Pittsburgh likewise boasts 30 miles of on-street bike lanes and 44 miles of bike-friendly trails, which offer scenic routes to popular destinations, including stadiums.
Public Transportation
Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) is the hub of Pittsburgh regional transport. You can access PRT bus services and light rail trains with the handy ConnectCard for faster payment where desired. Bus routes for over 700 buses run out of the PRT station to 7,000 stops, including the East Busway and the West Busway. Using the bus routes, travelers can visit vital points like the Oakland academic and healthcare areas, as well as popular neighborhoods like North Side and Shadyside.
The Pittsburgh light rail system features 27 total stations that span 26.2 miles. The Blue Line runs between downtown Pittsburgh and South Hills Village via the Overbrook neighborhood and the Red Line, which services the same area but via the Beechview neighborhood. All public transit in Pittsburgh is accessible to people with disabilities, and traveling between downtown Pittsburgh and the North Shore is free.
Regional Bus Network
Pittsburgh regional transit bus services shine thanks to our dedicated bus operators, who ensure reliable downtown service for all passengers. Even when detours are necessary due to construction or special events, our adaptive network maintains strong ridership by quickly adjusting routes to minimize delays.
Commuters and visitors alike appreciate the commitment of our bus teams to provide seamless and efficient transportation across the city. With the Pittsburgh regional transit continuously enhancing its operations and prioritizing customer satisfaction, getting around downtown and beyond has never been easier or more dependable.
Travel downtown from outside the urban core with service and park-and-ride options from Beaver County Transit Authority, Westmoreland Transit, Mid Mon Valley Transit, New Castle Area Transit Authority, Butler Transit Authority, and Freedom Transit. Schedules vary between weekdays and weekends, but information about lines and running times is available at nearly every bus stop.
Pittsburgh International Airport
- One of the Fastest Growing Airports in the U.S. (Airlines for America, 2023)
- Flight Delays Among Shortest in the U.S. (United States Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 2024)
- Less than a 90-minute flight from 50% of North America’s population
- Flights to 50+ non-stop destinations, including London and Reykjavik
Share a Ride
- The Local Necessities: Uber, Lyft, and more
- The National Network: Greyhound, Megabus and Flixbus all maintain stations in Pittsburgh
- The Scooters: Jump on and ride one of the shared low-speed Spin electric scooters
- The Bikers: POGOH bike share system comprises 60+ stations and 600+ bikes, including traditional pedal bikes and e-assist bikes
- The Duquesne Incline and the Monongahela Incline operate two distinct funicular cars that run up the side of Mt. Washington
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