Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is about a 50-mile drive from Greensburg, Pennsylvania, and the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg gives both a direct route and an option that skirts the city.
For PIT airport transportation, your practical choices include driving, arranging a taxi or rideshare, or renting a car; the airport bus serves Pittsburgh destinations, not a stated Greensburg route.
- Route distance: about 50 miles from PIT to Greensburg; your destination affects the exact distance.
- Drive time from the hotel: about 73 minutes from the Inn at Mountainview to PIT.
- Airport pickups: Uber and Lyft pickups are across the road from Door 7 on the Ground Level.
- Transit: the 28X Airport Flyer serves Pittsburgh locations, with service seven days a week.
How far is PIT from Greensburg?
PIT is roughly 50 miles by road from Greensburg, but your destination can affect the exact distance. The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg campus is in suburban Hempfield Township, two miles southeast of central Greensburg, and approximately 40 miles southeast of central Pittsburgh. The campus location and your final destination can affect the route you take.
For a hotel reference point, PIT is about a 73-minute drive from the Inn at Mountainview.
Driving from the airport
Driving gives you a direct way to continue from PIT to Greensburg, and the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg describes two route options. Its direct directions begin on PA Route 60 East and then follow U.S. Routes 22 and 30 and I-279 toward the city; they caution drivers not to turn onto I-79.
The second option skirts Pittsburgh rather than taking the direct route through central Pittsburgh. The university says this longer route may save time during rush hour. Check the route before you leave the airport so you can choose between the two options for your trip.
A rental car is one way to drive yourself. PIT places rental-car counters in the covered walkway between the Terminal Garage and the pre-security terminal building. Pickup and return areas are on the first level of the Terminal Garage. Providers named by the airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and SIXT.
Taxi, shuttle and rental-car questions
PIT identifies approved limousine, taxi, shuttle and charter-bus operators, and advises passengers to contact providers directly about prices and service areas. The airport’s taxi operators include Pittsburgh Taxi, River Transportation LLC and zTrip. Contact an operator to ask whether it serves your Greensburg destination and what the fare will be.
Uber and Lyft are welcome at PIT, with pickups across the road from Door 7 on the Ground Level.
The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg says the city is in the Uber and Lyft market, but that does not establish airport-specific service or availability for every traveler. Confirm a ride in the app before relying on it for the airport-to-Greensburg trip.
The airport also names Beaver County Transit Authority, Cardinal Transportation, Mountain Line Transit and Three Rivers Limousine Service as scheduled-service operators. PIT does not specify a Greensburg route, timetable or fare for these providers, so contact an operator directly to ask whether it can take you to your destination.
If you need wheelchair-accessible service, PIT names Air Star Access Paratransit and Classy Cab among its operators. ACCESS is an advance-reservation shared-ride paratransit service across Pittsburgh and surrounding Allegheny County, generally operating from 6:00 a.m. to midnight throughout the year.
Its airport pickup point is outside Door 7 on the Ground Level. PIT recommends contacting the ACCESS office at least two weeks before travel; same-day arrangements are very unlikely if you have not followed the advance procedures. The minimum one-way fare is $3.15 and the maximum is $5.25.
Allowing time for the journey
The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg gives both a direct drive through central Pittsburgh and a longer route around the city, which may save time during rush hour. The route choice is one reason not to treat the roughly 50-mile drive as a precise prediction of your trip time.
The 28X Airport Flyer is not a stated direct transit connection to Greensburg. Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s service connects PIT with Robinson Towne Center, Downtown Pittsburgh and Oakland, running seven days a week.
Buses leave approximately every 30 minutes from outside Door 9 on the Ground Level of the pre-security terminal. If you plan to use it, account for its destinations and arrange your onward journey separately.
The 28X fare is $2.75, valid for three hours with unlimited transfers; a $7 Day Pass is valid from the start to the end of service on the same day. Buses are wheelchair accessible. Cash passengers need exact change, and credit cards are not accepted aboard.
Choosing an option for your arrival
Choose a rental car if you plan to drive the route yourself, or contact a taxi, shuttle or limousine operator to confirm a ride to your specific Greensburg address.
For rideshare, use the airport pickup point across from Door 7 and check the app for availability. If you are considering the 28X, remember that its destinations do not include Greensburg; getting around Greensburg from the hotel is a separate part of planning your onward trip.
Passengers who need ACCESS should make arrangements well ahead of travel; PIT advises contacting its office at least two weeks in advance. If you are considering another airport, Arnold Palmer Regional Airport has different transport choices.
For details that can change, including operator service areas, pickup instructions, fares and schedules, check the official site before you go. Use the Pittsburgh International Airport website for airport services and Pittsburgh Regional Transit for 28X service information.
FAQs
Is there a direct bus from PIT to Greensburg?
The 28X Airport Flyer serves Robinson Towne Center, Downtown Pittsburgh and Oakland. PIT does not name Greensburg as a 28X destination.
Where do Uber and Lyft pick up at PIT?
The pickup point is across the road from Door 7 on the Ground Level. Check the app for availability for your trip.
How do I arrange accessible paratransit from PIT?
ACCESS requires advance reservations, and PIT recommends contacting its office at least two weeks before travel. Its airport pickup point is outside Door 7 on the Ground Level.
What is the drive from PIT to Greensburg like?
The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg describes a direct route through central Pittsburgh and a longer route skirting the city that may save time during rush hour.