Getting Around

Many graduate students get around Pittsburgh very well without a car. It’s affordable to live near campus with easy bus transportation around the universities and downtown, and many bike-friendly neighborhoods.

Bus and “T” Schedules

Interactive schedule for Pittsburgh busses and the “T”. Carnegie Mellon graduate students are able to ride free in a large area encompassing the universities and downtown. The 28X is convenient and affordable to the airport.

Carnegie Mellon Shuttle and Escort

Free shuttle available for a number of stops in Oakland, Shadyside, and Squirrel Hill.

Bike Pittsburgh

Bicycle advocacy site with information on rides, trails and safety for urban biking, mountain biking and off-road cyclists. Two favorite rail-to-trails are the Montour Trail and the Yough River Trail.

• Montour Trail
• Yough River Trail

Driving in the ‘Burgh

Funny and accurate description of driving in Pittsburgh, including the extremely polite “Pittsburgh Left”.

Weather

Monthly average and record temperatures. It is easy to get around on all but a few snowy days in winter when roads may be icy and busses may be delayed.