The employees are very helpful. The station is still a dump, but at least they fixed the elevator.read more

There is something almost laughably absurd about the Pittsburgh Amtrak facility. It's difficult to…read moreactually call it a station: it boasts low ceilings, consistently insufficient seating, harsh fluorescent lights, and no food other than a few vending machines. Anyone who has issues with claustrophobia should be prepared. It's jammed into a corner of the basement of The Pennsylvanian, Pittsburgh's former passenger rail station -- a Victorian-era palace well-known for its grandeur. For starters, the auto entrance/drop-off area on Liberty Avenue is cramped, shadowy, and crowded with cars whose drivers are understandably confused by a chaotic parking/traffic layout. Pedestrians are unceremoniously funneled towards a single (too narrow) sliding entrance door. Anyone arriving via transit has had ample opportunity to admire the historic Pennsylvanian building above as they arrive, so the final approach to the current facility is all the more forboding. The Pennsylvanian building, still one of the city's most impressive landmarks, is now home to luxury apartments; its stunning vaulted stone portico hosts high-end weddings and receptions. The portico, which greeted Pittsburgh's rail passengers during the Gilded Age, now serves as a monument to Pittsburgh's past as a premier US rail hub for both freight and passengers. The names of major railroading cities (New York, Chicago, "Pittsburg" in its "no H" era ... ) and sculptural artworks are carved high upon the inner aspect of its towering structure. To slink into the current Amtrak basement station after glimpsing the sunlit uplands of The Pennsylvanian is to understand on a gut level how American rail travel has been marginalized and its resources have been starved over the decades. I've traveled much of the Amtrak network, but I've never visited a mid-size metro with a station better suited to a fiscally insolvent suburb of 50,000 or fewer. The only thing that's missing is a layer of dust -- because this shabby place is always so busy! Even the train shed where passengers board and arrive is beat to hell and falling apart. Although only a few tracks are still in use, the shed is home to half a dozen tracks, most of which haven't seen use in decades. Yes, Pittsburgh is certainly known for its grittiness -- but the rusty, leaky shed is moving towards the "industrial ruin" or "Berlin, circa 1944" category. The two-star review here is 100% for the station staff, certainly not for anything the physical plant has to offer. The staff members, extremely hard-working and long-suffering, do a very solid job of corralling passengers like livestock as they wait (there's only enough seating for about half of the passengers, so unfortunately crowd management is important). They shepherd passengers toward the escalator after opening it for a pending departure. They cooperate with train-based personnel for boarding. Hopefully, Amtrak will renovate the Pittsburgh facility to a level that's even half of what this city deserves. Amtrak enjoyed an all-time ridership record in 2024. Pittsburgh is frequently mentioned in plans for expanded rail service between the East Coast and the Midwest -- and is on the list for future high-speed rail service. That's wonderful news, but in the short-to-mid term, I'd settle for a station that at least reflects that we successfully survived Y2K. Historian Vincent Scully is attributed with a quotation about the jarring differences between old vs. new NYC-based intercity rail travel. But the saying could be easily repurposed for Pittsburgh. In honor of the Amtrak passengers who cram into the basement of The Pennsylvanian each day: "One entered the city like a god. One scuttles in now like a rat."

I'm assuming that this was meant to be the main transfer hub in the city when the ambition of the…read moresubway system was bigger than just running through Downtown. When this area was flooded with people on the regular. When Pittsburgh's population was higher. The station is set up where you can transfer to any of the three lines. That basically all go the same directions. It feels grand, it feels ready, but ultimately it feels underused. This station almost feels like a movie set or an attraction at an amusement park. Probably one of the cleanest stations I have ever been to. I really hope that Pittsburgh is able to finally get the T to look more like a T than a Who from Whoville. I also find it funny that the Steel Plaza Station doesn't really sit under the U.S. Steel Tower. But it is what it is.

It should have a bathroom! The steel building has a Starbucks, an beautiful T station and lots of…read moresecurity. But if you a need a bathroom to use your be told, we'll go look for one cause there is none here for you. Only the people who work there at Starbucks, security and the offices have access. So I guess you just have to hope you find one nearby. And good luck with that!

i had a bus ride late in the evening... would not recommend. (if you must take a bus do it during…read morethe day!) random people were loitering outside the entrance, which made me feel unsafe. once inside, people were lying all around the ground, yelling at each other, or trying to strike up conversations with me that made me feel uncomfortable. they announced the gate through audio messages (the departures display says "See Agent" but there were no open offices at night, rendering the displays basically useless) which is hard to hear over the aforementioned yelling people. only reasons this place is 2 stars and not 1 star are because the boarding process was straightforward and because the place itself was somewhat clean.

Based on previous reviews, fortunately my short stop at the Pittsburgh Greyhound station was…read moreuneventful. The bathrooms had toilet paper and were moderately clean. There was a security guard, but he wasn't checking anyone's tickets as they were coming in. There are vending machines for drinks and snacks. The restaurant looks like it's been vacant for years. There are a handful of places nearby to grab a bite if you have enough time. We began to board 30 mins before our departure time and left on time.

Well, this will get you to/from the T, so there is that…read more.. There always seems to be something strange going on in or around this station. There is often police there (not just as security but responding to an incident). And there always seems to be something that isn't working. One time I was at the station an escalator wasn't working. Another time it was the elevator that was out of order. Overall, it is a fairly nicely designed station. Except the walk exiting the T does seem really long and can feel eerie when it is fairly deserted in the later hours. It serves its purpose as a station, but definitely be vigilant when using this station.

Oh my. This station is stuff of legends. Being a major transfer point for buses, there are always…read moresome award winning, sketchy people around this station. No matter the time of day. I can remember this place always having people around it and the number of stories about this station on the news. Such a breeding ground for weird ish in the city. Wasn't any different when I came through here. I intentionally got off at this station to venture out to grab a bite to eat. However, I should have stayed on a ways to find that bite. Exiting here you go down a what feels like a dreadful long hallway. That is after getting off in probably one of the darkest stations I have ever been to. You get closer and closer to the exit and noise, accompanied by a weird smell hits you. You then realize that that smell is not a smell you want to be smelling. That smell is the smell of unwashed, of public restrooms wherever you want, of too little cleaning. I will echo a few things here. Be aware of your surroundings. There is a lot going on here. Yes, there is a police presence here, but most times it feels like they are just passing through or don't care. Right inside the entrance, it is pretty, but don't let that false sense or welcoming blur your senses.

Good Job PRT getting a record setting 800k people to where they needed to go during the 2026 NFL…read moredraft.

Bus was scheduled for 943 bus pulled away at 938. Tried to flag them down and nothing.read more

The T is part of Pittsburgh's "baby" subway system. It normally consists of two subway trains…read moreattached although there could be more that will take you from Heinz field to downtown and then branch out to the South Hills via Station Square. The nice thing about riding the T is that when you are in the downtown zone or going to Heinz field it is free to ride. If you are going beyond towards the South Hills you would pay full fare or use your "connect" card in order to ride. Fares are also adjusted for peak travel time during the work week. Some stations do have park and rides but they tend to fill up fast. Schedules are available online as well as at the Port Authority.

This station is ok. As you can imagine it gets crazy busy during sporting events. It's convenient…read morethat's for sure. But be prepared to deal with mobs of people rushing the games.

Now this is what a subway station should be. Especially in Pittsburgh. They don't have many…read moreunderground stations, but this one definitely gives off the feels of a Subway. On the inside at least. Once you exit outside, that's a different story. You exit out to parking lots. That is until they build up the area around here when demand comes rolling in. To say that this serves the North Side is kind of a farce. It is more like the North Shore, and if you are up for the walk, the North Side. But, like I said, the feel of this makes it really feel like a proper station. The station is well underground and when you come up from the platform the first time, it feels like you are entering a glitzy building. You then have to come up once more to reach street level. It doesn't have as a great view like the last station on the line. But it does dump you out into an area that can get busy. Closer to PNC Park than it is to Heinz Field, short walk from the waterfront and the Warhol.

Part of the Pittsburgh Regional Transit light rail system, North Side serves the North Shore…read moreneighborhood and is within walking distance to PNC Park, the Warhol Museum, the National Aviary and the Allegheny Center. It's located not very heavily used by commuters but there are some. The station serves all three lines - the Red, Blue and Silver - between Allegheny Station (inbound) and Gateway Station (outbound) towards either South Hills Village or Library depending on which line. It is an underground station with escalators and elevators. The station is handicapped accessible. As an underground station, it is protected from the elements. An island platform with two tracks, it is at the end of the Allegheny River Tunnel which is quite cool. The station is part of the "free zone" so there is no ticket check here but there are ticket vending machines for those who might be traveling to stations that are in the "paid zone." [Review 20440 overall - 647 in Pennsylvania - 1420 of 2023.]

Had an awesome ride with our Uber driver. She was punctual and so friendly. We had a smooth,…read moreenjoyable ride. I hope to see her again on the ride back.

I have been trying for a year to get a Uber to run my Ohio background check so I can deliver food…read moreagain. You can't speak to anyone other than by text. I get the same run around every time I contact them. I moved from Florida to Ohio and they can't grasp that. It's the most ridiculous company I have ever tried to work with.

It was easy to book a last minute early morning pickup. Tony was responsive, and professional. He…read moregave me the name and number of my driver as soon as my reservation was confirmed. My driver Mike was very accommodating, communicated timely and kind. I appreciated his no nonsense style. He got me to the airport in the time frame I requested. The vehicle was squeaky clean and comfortable. I would definitely use them again and highly recommend their service if you are looking for a reliable, clean and professional experience to and from the airport.

A bit more expensive than Uber, but worth it for the comfort and reliability. Drivers are punctual,…read morefriendly, and drive safely. Both times they even arrived slightly early! They're definitely my go-to, and I'd happily give them an extra half star.