Transportation

Timing and Location of Events

Timing: 12:00 PM on Friday, August 5th to 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 6th
Symposium Location: Conferencing suites at the John G. Rangos Research Center, 4401 Penn Avenue, 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA  15224
Closing Luncheon Location: Jim Beam Left Field Lounge at PNC Park*, 115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA  15212
*Please note that shuttles will be provided to transit between the symposium conferencing suites and the closing luncheon

Airport

Fly into Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). Those arriving from international locations, the western US, or smaller airport hubs should plan to arrive on Thursday evening. If arriving from major hubs in the central or eastern US, plan to arrive Friday morning. Secure luggage storage options will be available on-site if you do not have time for an early check-in at your hotel.

Departures should be scheduled keeping in mind that the final scheduled event will wrap up at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2022.

Ground Transportation

Uber and Lyft services are located outside of Baggage Claim Door #4.  Fees average $35-$40 one-way between the airport and the conferencing suites. 

Car Rental  

The Pittsburgh International Airport has rental counters for:

Rental counters can be located by following "Baggage Claim" signs.  Please ensure your rental agency is open upon your arrival prior to leaving your departure city.

Public Transportation

Public transportation is available through Port Authority of Allegheny County.  Travel time from the airport to Children's Hospital is estimated at one hour.

  1. Take the 28X bus from the airport to Liberty and Wood Streets (The "T" Station).
  2. Walk about one minute to the Liberty Avenue and 7th Street (Clark Building) bus stop.
  3. Take the 88-Penn bus to Children's Hospital.
  4. From the Children's Hospital drop-off location, you can walk to the Rangos Research Building Conference Center (2-3 minutes) where the symposium will be located.
  • Save by using ConnecTix!  A ticket vending machine is available at Lower Level Baggage Claim, Door #6
  • ConnecTix fare with a transfer is $3.50.
  • Exact change is required and bus fare is paid when boarding.
  • You are responsible for handling your bags both on and off the vehicle.
  • Tipping operators is not permitted.

Bike, Moped, E-Scooter, Incline, and Train

Some fun ways to zip around Pittsburgh neighborhoods when you get here: 

POGOH: A Steel City gem, POGOH is Pittsburgh's bike-share program. All bikes have been recently upgraded with e-assist capabilities, for that gentle glide you crave on Pittsburgh's beautiful rolling hills!
Scoobi: Zoom through Pittsburgh's streets using these shared moped rentals, affordably provided by a thriving Pittsburgh start-up.
Spin: A new scooter-share program instituted by Move PGH that has just hit the streets in Pittsburgh. These bright orange scooters are stocked in Pittsburgh's trendiest neighborhoods, with charging stations conveniently located near our recommended hotel, The TRYP.  
Inclines: These historic funicular railways are a fun way to see the Pittsburgh skyline. Don't forget to check out the free mini-museum at the Duquesne Incline and stunning views from the top of Mt. Washington!
The Train: Belovedly known as "The T", Pittsburgh's light rail train system services only a few stops in town, but it is perfect if you want to quickly hop between Downtown and Northside neighborhoods for a quick game or museum visit!