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Port Authority

Students conversing on Pittsburgh Port Authority bus.

Avoid the aggravation and expense of commuting by car. Ride Port Authority Transit fare-free with your Panther Card (Pitt ID).

Port Authority provides transportation around Oakland and Pittsburgh 7 days a week, including limited service on holidays.

All University of Pittsburgh students, faculty, and staff may ride all Port Authority buses, light rails, and inclines within Allegheny County free of charge. Simply tap your valid and current Panther Card to the smart card target located on the Port Authority vehicle to ride fare-free. Family members and guests must pay the full fare.

If you are a current University of Pittsburgh student, faculty, or staff and your Panther Card does not work on the Port Authority Transit, you will be required to pay for that ride. You should come to Panther Central with the 4-digit bus number and route number to complete a Port Authority Refund Request form. Panther Central will review the claim, and, if warranted, refunds will be given in the form of Panther Funds. Refunds may take 5-7 business days. No cash refunds will be issued.

Interactive bus schedules are available online. Printed schedules are available at the Department of Parking, Transportation and Services, 127 N. Bellefield Avenue.

People boarding a Pittsburgh Port Authority bus.

Bus

The Pittsburgh Port Authority has a fleet of more than 700 buses that operate 365 days a year, servicing more than 7,000 stops throughout Allegheny county. All bus routes and rides are free to all University of Pittsburgh students, faculty, and employees.
Port Authority light rail stopping at a station.

Light Rail

The Port Authority light rail cars, otherwise known as trolleys, service 27 stations, utilizing 26.2 miles of track from the South Hills to the North Side. Many light rail stops are within walking distance from a Port Authority bus stop. All light rail routes and rides are free to University of Pittsburgh students, faculty, and employees.
View of the incline from Mt. Washington.

Incline

The Monongahela and Duquense Inclines not only offer breathtaking views of the city, but are a quick and convenient way to access Mt. Washington. All incline rides are free to University of Pittsburgh students, faculty, and employees.
Port Authority bus crossing a bridge.

Schedules

Locate routes and schedules for all of Pittsburgh Port Authority's transit options.
Pitt students riding a Port Authority bus.

Room2Ride

The Port Authority has launched Room2Ride, a new tool that alerts riders of their buses' occupancy capacities before they board. Room2Ride uses historical data and a color-coded system to show users how many riders have been on a particular trip at scheduled bus stop time points. 

Room2Ride's Color-coded System: 

Blue: Vehicle occupancy capacity is below its limit
Gray: Vehicle occupancy capacity is at its limit 
Orange: Vehicle occupancy capacity is above its limit  

Room2Ride will be updated weekly and will reflect new capacity limits as coronavirus restrictions evolve.