Transportation

There are many ways to get around Pittsburgh... car, bus, taxi, bike, pedicab, boat or your own two feet!

We have the tips and information you need to get around town. Pittsburgh is featured on Google Transit. This partnership with the Pittsburgh Regional Transit allows visitors to search for public transportation routes using interactive Google Maps technology. Pittsburgh Regional Transit is the public transit agency for the Greater Pittsburgh area, providing bus, light rail, incline and paratransit service to thousands of riders daily.

Flying? You're going to love Pittsburgh International Airport. PIT, in airport parlance, is a growing world-class facility that serves more than 8 million passengers annually and offers flights to more than 50 nonstop destinations on multiple carriers.

Where is Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh is located in Southwestern Pennsylvania, where the the Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela Rivers meet. Pittsburgh is about 45 miles east from the Ohio border and about 300 miles west of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Use the map below to route out your trip, plan your must-see stops and navigate our city like a pro!

Driving Distances + Travel Times to Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is within 500 miles of nearly half the U.S. population and less than a 90-minute flight from nearly half of North America's population. It's under 6 hours by car or train to 10 states, Washington, D.C., and Canada.:

City	Distance	Flight Time	Drive Time
Erie	126 miles	40 minutes	2.5 hours
Cleveland	129 miles	40 minutes	2.5 hours
Baltimore	218 miles	1 hour	4.5 hours
Washington, DC	221 miles	1 hour	5 hours
Cincinnati	295 miles	1 hour	6 hours
Philadelphia	295 miles	1 hour	6 hours
Toronto	324 miles	1.25 hours	6 hours
New York	368 miles	1.25 hours	7 hours
Chicago	452 miles	80 minutes	8 hours
Boston	593 miles	1.5 hours	10 hours
St. Paul	849 miles	2.25 hours	15 hours
Omaha	891 miles	2.5 hours	16 hours
Miami	1168 miles	3 hours	21 hours
Dallas	1228 miles	3 hours	23 hours
Seattle	2006 miles	5 hours	44 hours
Phoenix	2118 miles	4.5 hours	40 hours
Los Angeles	2445 miles	5 hours	48 hours
San Francisco	2587 miles	5.5 hours	50 hours

Travel Advice

Stay up-to-date with current travel information on VisitPITTSBURGH.com or call (412) 281-7711, Toll Free (877) 568-3744. If you’ve just arrived at Pittsburgh International Airport, stop by our Welcome Center at the Baggage Claim area.

In town for a meeting or event? Our Welcome Center inside the David L. Lawrence Convention Center is also open on select dates for conference attendees. We can’t wait to welcome you to Pittsburgh soon!