Family Weekend Resources
Please visit the the University's Area Hotels page for a list of hotels that are convenient to both the University and major traffic routes. This list is provided to assist you when visiting Point Park University and is not an endorsement of any particular establishment.
Please contact the hotel of your choice for further information and request the Point Park University rate when booking your reservation. Discounted rates may apply based on availability.
Traffic and Weather Advisories
Following are some helpful websites for checking current traffic and weather conditions:
- 511PA is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's travel information site, including construction information.
- Google maps provides current Pittsburgh traffic conditions.
- National Weather Service Pittsburgh
For driving directions and parking information visit our interactive Directions/Maps page.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Note: When traveling in Downtown Pittsburgh, use caution when following GPS directions, as there are a number of one-way streets, and bus-only lanes.
Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport
100 Airport Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15231
412-472-3525
info@flypittsburgh.com
Note: Information on transportation to/from the airport is available on the airport's website.
Train
Amtrak Station
Union Station
1100 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Contact Amtrak
Note: Waiting room available
Bus Service, Long Distance
Greyhound
Grant Street Transportation Center
55 11th Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-392-6514
Note: Open 24 hours
The are multiple bus stop locations in Pittsburgh for services sold through megabus.com. Please check your ticket for the correct boarding location.
Public Transportation
EZ Ride Pittsburgh
If you know you're going to use public transportation but are not sure where to start, try the EZ Ride Pittsburgh app.
Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Downtown Service Center
623 Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-442-2000
Pittsburgh Regional Transit serves Allegheny County with bus, "T" (light rail), incline, and ACCESS paratransit service. Visit the website to find fare and payment information, schedules, how to ride, information on accessibility, and Park & Ride lots.
Taxi, Limo, Car, and Driver Services
On-campus dining options include:
- Lawrence Hall Dining Room, 3rd floor Lawrence Hall
- Point Cafe, 2nd floor Lawrence Hall
- Point Perk Coffee Shop, 100 Wood Street
For venue information and current operating hours, visit the dining page.
Visit our Dining in the City page to get your off-campus dining search started. You can also check out these other resources:
- VisitPittsburgh
- RADical Days
- Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
- Venture Outdoors what's happening outdoors in and around Pittsburgh
- Free Self-Guided Walking Tours provided by the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation
- Burgh Bits & Bites Food Tour
- What's Next Pittsburgh
- Trip Advisor
- Society for Contemporary Crafts
- The Andy Warhol Museum
- Carnegie Libraries
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History
- Carnegie Museum of Art
- Carnegie Science Center
- Mattress Factory