Pittsburgh International Airport is about 20 miles from downtown Pittsburgh.
The 28X Airport Flyer (schedule) runs to and from the airport. If you are staying Downtown or in Oakland, this may be your least expensive airport transportation option. A one-way bus trip costs $2.75 (cash) or $2.50 (ConnectCard; see Getting Around for more information).
Be sure to budget at least an hour of travel time by bus. See also: the Port Authority’s information page about the 28X.
Accessibility note: Buses in Pittsburgh are equipped with wheelchair ramps or lifts, and are also designed to “kneel” in order to lower the height of the entry stairs.
CABS: zTrip operates the Pittsburgh Yellow Cab service. Rides can be booked to and from the airport. Depending on time of day, a one-way trip should cost about $35.
RIDESHARE: Both Uber and Lyft pick up at the airport. Depending on time of day, a one-way trip should cost about $45.
Trips can be paid for with cash ($2.75, exact change required) or with a ConnectCard ($2.50, loaded at a kiosk or several days in advance online). The ConnectCard site has a map of kiosk locations, including Pittsburgh International Airport. More fare information available on the Port Authority website.
Plan rides using the Port Authority website, Google Maps, or an app such as Transit (iOS/Android).
Conference-goers staying in the dorms will receive a weekly bus pass.
Accessibility note: Buses in Pittsburgh are equipped with wheelchair ramps or lifts, and are also designed to “kneel” in order to lower the height of the entry stairs.
Visitors can rent bikes at Healthy Ride Pittsburgh stations. There is a kiosk at Washington Place and Centre Avenue, right outside the Marriott. See the station map and pricing details to find out more. ConnectCard users can ride for up to 15 minutes for free.
Uber, Lyft and zTrip are active in Pittsburgh
Coffee
Starbucks (Coffee, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 600 Forbes Ave., (412) 396-4254
Restaurants with lunch or dinner options
Buford’s Kitchen (American cafe fare, website, $, Yelp: wheelchair accessible), 1014 5th Ave., (412) 281-2583
Souper Bowl (American cafe fare, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 910 5th Ave., (412) 471-0216
The Red Ring Bar & Grille (American, website, $, Yelp: wheelchair accessible), 1015 Forbes Ave., (412) 396-3550
The Commoner (American, website, $, Yelp: wheelchair accessible), 620 William Penn Pl., (412) 230-4800
Chinatown Inn (Chinese, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 520 3rd Ave., (412) 261-1292
Cafe Fifth Avenue (American cafe fare, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 818 5th Ave., (412) 261-2215
Apollo Cafe (American cafe fare/Mediterranean, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown) 429 Forbes Ave., (412) 471-3033
TGI Fridays (American, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 1027 Fifth Ave., (412) 471-1736
Casual and take-out dining options
Pizza Bosa (Pizza, menu, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown) 741 5th Ave., (412) 575-7575
Pizza Milano (Pizza, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 1304 5th Ave., (412) 281-8181
Jimmy John’s (Sandwiches, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 501 Grant St., (412) 281-3474
QDOBA (Fast-casual Mexican, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 601 Grant St., (412) 281-3143
Coffee
Gasoline Street Coffee Company (Coffee, Breakfast Sandwiches, website, $, Yelp: wheelchair accessible) 643 1st Ave., (412) 248-3835
La Gourmandine (Coffee, Pastries, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 308 Forbes Ave., (412) 456-2727
21st Street Coffee & Tea (Coffee, Pastries, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 225 5th Ave., (412) 281-0121
Bluebird Kitchen (Coffee, Brunch, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 221 Forbes Ave., (412) 624-4414
Colony Cafe (Cat Cafe, Coffee, Wine, website, $, Yelp: wheelchair accessible)
Restaurants with lunch or dinner options
Z-Best Barbeque Chicken & Ribs (BBQ, website, $, Yelp: wheelchair accessible), 1314 5th Ave., (412) 235-7163
Bakersfield Penn Ave. (Mexican, website, $, Yelp: wheelchair accessible), 940 Penn Ave., (412) 586-5024
Meat & Potatoes (Gastropub, website, $$, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 649 Penn Ave., (412) 325-7007
Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room (Pizza, website, $, Yelp: wheelchair accessible), 139 7th St., (412) 281-5700
Bae Bae’s Kitchen (Korean, website, $, Yelp: wheelchair accessible), 951 Liberty Ave., (412) 391-1890
Nicky’s Thai Kitchen (Thai, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 903 Penn Ave., (412) 471-8424
Sienna Mercato (Italian, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 942 Penn Ave., (412) 281-2810
Sharp Edge Bistro (American cafe fare & bar, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 922 Penn Ave., (412) 338-2437
täkō (Tacos, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 214 6th St., (412) 471-8256
Condado Tacos (Tacos, Tex Mex, website, $, Yelp: not wheelchair accessible), 971 Liberty Ave., (412) 281-9111
Bea Taco Town (Mexican, website, $, Yelp: wheelchair accessible), 633 Smithfield St., (412) 471-8361
Las Velas (Mexican, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 21 Market Sq., (412) 251-0031
NOLA on the Square (Cajun, Creole, website, $, Yelp: wheelchair accessible), 24 Market Sq., (412) 471-9100
Union Standard (Seafood, American, website, $$, Yelp: wheelchair accessible), 524 William Penn Pl., (412) 281-0738
Eleven (American, website, $$, Yelp: wheelchair accessible), 1150 Smallman St., (412) 201-5656
Casual and take-out dining options
Five Guys (Burgers, menu, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 3 PPG Pl., (412) 227-0206
Chipotle (Fast-casual Mexican, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 211 Forbes Ave., (412) 224-5586
Pittsburgh Poke (Sushi, Poke, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 500 Liberty Ave., (412) 338-2199
Dessert
Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream (Ice cream, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 246 Forbes Ave., (412) 709-6579
Coffee
De Fer Coffee & Tea (Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch, website, $, Yelp: wheelchair accessible), 2002 Smallman St., (412) 945-7169
Restaurants with lunch or dinner options
Smallman Galley (American, Rotating Vendors, website, $, Yelp: wheelchair accessible), 54 21st St., (412)517-6100
Kaya (Caribbean, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 2000 Smallman St., (412) 261-6565
Gaucho Parrilla Argentina (Argentine, website, $, Yelp: wheelchair accessible), 1601 Penn Ave., (412)709-6622
Casa Reyna (Mexican, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 2031 Penn Ave., (412) 904-1242
Primanti Brothers (Sandwiches, website, $, Yelp: wheelchair accessible), 46 18th St., (412)263-2142
Casual and take-out dining options
Andy’s Sushi Bar (Sushi, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), located inside Robert Wholey & Co market, 1711 Penn Ave., (412)281-8272
Chicken Latino (Peruvian, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 155 21st St., (412) 246-0974
S&D Polish Deli (Polish, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 2204 Penn Ave., (412) 281-2906
Downtown Pittsburgh is walkable from the conference center, and offers a variety of restaurants to choose from. If you want to explore, Pittsburgh has a wonderful food scene throughout the city, and dozens of neighborhoods to choose from. You might venture to the nearby Strip District, Station Square, or North Side, or travel to neighborhoods such as Bloomfield, Lawrenceville, Shadyside, or South Side in search of a delicious meal.
Ali Baba (Syrian, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 404 S. Craig St., (412) 682-2829
Fuel & Fuddle (Bar food, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 212 Oakland Ave., (412) 682-3473
Lulu’s Noodles (Chinese, Noodles, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 400 S. Craig St., (412) 687-7777
The Porch at Schenley (American, website, $, Yelp: wheelchair accessible), 221 Schenley Dr., Schenley Plaza, (412) 687-6724
Union Grill (American, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 413 S Craig St., (412) 681-8620
Lucca Ristorante (Italian, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 317 S Craig St., (412) 682-3310
Tamarind (Indian, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 257 N Craig St., (412) 605-0500
Legume (American, French, website, $$, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 214 N Craig St., (412) 621-2700
Primanti Bros. (Sandwiches, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 3803 Forbes Ave., (412) 621-4444
Stack’d (Burgers, $, Yelp: wheelchair accessible), 3716 Forbes Ave., (412) 681-1800
Hello Bistro (Salads, Burgers, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 3605 Forbes Ave., (412) 687-8787
Spirits & Tales (Tapas, French, website, $$, Yelp: wheelchair accessible), located in the Oaklander Hotel, 5130 Bigelow Blvd., (412) 578-8500
Yuva India (Indian, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 412 S Craig St., Phone number (412) 681-5700
Butterjoint (American, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 214 N Craig St., (412) 621-2700
Roots Natural Kitchen (Fast-casual salads, website, $, Yelp: wheelchair accessible), 3610 Forbes Ave., (412) 904-3190
Spice Island Tea House (Southeast Asian cuisine, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 253 Atwood St., (412) 687-8821
Mad Mex (Tex-Mex, Mexican, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 370 Atwood St., (412) 681-5656
Casual and take-out dining options
Mount Everest Sushi (Sushi, website, $, Yelp: not wheelchair accessible), 128 Oakland Ave., (412) 709-6256
The Original Hot Dog Shop (Hot Dogs, Pizza, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 3901 Forbes Ave., (412) 621-7388
Lotsa Stone Fired Pizza (Pizza, website, $, Yelp: wheelchair accessible), 3621 Forbes Ave., (412) 727-8000
CHiKN (Hot Chicken, website, $, Yelp: accessibility unknown), 3712 Forbes Ave, (412) 626-7141
Just want dessert? Check out Dave & Andy’s Homemade Ice Cream ($, Yelp: wheelchair accessible, 207 Atwood St.), but be prepared for other people to have the same idea.