Visitors have a number of options getting to downtown from the Pittsburgh and getting around town. Nevertheless, given the narrow roads with many of them being a one-way a GPS device is of great help navigating around Pittsburgh. The Public transport system operated by the Port Authority is a huge help when you are not familiar with the metropolitan area. The plethora of rivers and hills contribute to the relatively road system in Pittsburgh and can be a challenge to new comers at least until they get used to navigating around the metropolis.

Another important factor to remember when you are visiting Pittsburgh is that the locals are quite friendly and if you seek help from the locals, they might as well simply lead you to your destination rather than giving directions.

The Pittsburgh airport itself is among the most modern airports in the nation and serves over 10 million passengers annually. For passengers seeking car rentals and taxis there are plenty available at the airport terminal itself. Yellow Cab and Checker cab are among popular taxi services at the airport. The 28X Airport Flyer from Oakland to Central Pittsburgh offers inexpensive and convenient transport from the airport to downtown Pittsburgh. Rochester and Robinson are serviced by Route 6 operated by the BCTA.

Apart from the above, visitors checking in to a downtown hotel in Pittsburgh can avail complimentary shuttle service if the hotel of their choice is offering one. Ahead of the reservations, check with your hotel website to see if this amenity is provided by the hotel.

If you are planning to travel to Pittsburgh anytime soon, you should be well aware of the transport system available in the city so that you can make your arrangements accordingly. There are several options available in front of you. You can either opt for the public transport systems available or you can choose to rent your own car to travel.

Pittsburgh Transportation Group

http://www.pghtrans.com/

Public Transportation

There is a very good bus service that is provided in Pittsburgh and it covers almost the entire city. The service is reliable, effective and good enough for tourists from all parts of the world. Apart from the bus service, you can also take the light rail which is also known as 'the T'. But the light rail is not very effective in terms of connection to major points in the city.

It would be ideal if you could go through the Goggle maps in advance to fix the various bus stops and trolley rail stops that you can use. Before you board the bus, it is advisable to first check the destinations or the stops that it covers. You can get the information from their website or you can confirm it with the driver.

Streets of Pittsburgh Map

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=street+map+of+pittsburgh&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=Pittsburgh,+PA,+USA&ei=FJEoTNjEFoSzrAfGt43NBA&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBsQ8gEwAA

Taxis are also commonly used by travelers to Pittsburgh but they are more expensive than other modes of transport. But since the drivers are familiar with the roads, you can get to your destination without any problem.

Car Rental

A large number of tourists or visitors in Pittsburgh also opt for car rentals. But since the roads of the city are very confusing, you can avoid getting lost by acquainting yourself with the Belt System. This is a 5 color coded navigation system, helping travelers navigate through the winding roads and lanes of the city.

Pittsburgh Wikitravel

http://wikitravel.org/en/Pittsburgh#Get_around