70th UE National Convention
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
28X - THE AIRPORT FLYER
Public Transportation - Port Authority of Allegheny County - 412-442-2000
- 28X Schedule: This is a link to the 28x schedule (pdf format on the Port Authority website).
- Cost: $2.25. Operators do not carry change; exact change is required when paying your fare. You are responsible for handling your bags both on and off the vehicle.
- The 28X departs from the Pittsburgh International Airport from the "Land Side Terminal's" lower level bus stop. The trip into town lasts about 40 minutes.
- The correct downtown stop for convention delegates is "Seventh Avenue at William Penn Place" — one (long) city block from the William Penn Hotel. When you get off the bus, proceed along William Penn Way, heading away from the bus and Seventh Avenue.
- Customer Service - 412-442-2000
- Monday thru Friday: 6:00am to 7:00pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 8:00am to 6:00pm
Express Shuttle USA
Pittsburgh Transportation Group • 412-321-4990
- Cost: $19 one way; $34 round trip.
- Look for the "Express Shuttle" sign near the rental car counters and baggage claim.
- Airport Departures: every half hour, beginning at 7 am. Last trip Sunday through Friday: 1130 pm; Saturday: 9 pm
- William Penn departures: hourly, starting at 5 am. Last trip Sunday - Friday: 7 pm; Saturday: 6 pm
Yellow Cab Company
Pittsburgh Transportation Group • 412-321-8100
- Cost: $35-$40
- Many Yellow Cabs are normally at the Airport to meet incoming flights. You can call the number above if there are no cabs available.
- Please note: cabs cannot be "hailed" within the city. Cabs do take on customers at hotel cab stands; otherwise you'll need to the call the number above to have a cab dispatched to pick you up.
Other Cab Companies
- Peoples Cab and Checker Cabs may also be available at the airport. Their fares to downtown will be comparable to Yellow Cab's.