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May 31 2008
dsultemeier
Bus to the airport was great, only $2.60 and dropped us across the street from CMU. Picked up 1/2 block from the hotel.
April 03 2008
taxguy
Pittsburgh is a fairly inexpensive place to fly into and out of, at least from where we live.
August 05 2007
hollyert
Figure out the bus system; light rail is useless and traffic is a nightmare, but the area surrounding campus is totally walkable.
April 16 2007
Father of the Boarder
Between the prohibitive cold and tight schedule we only saw things through a car window.
August 14 2006
Marilyn
There's a bus from the airport - the 28X shuttle - that drops you right at CMU. If you have younger children the Carnegie Science Center was quite nice. If the conservatory is having a flower show don't miss it.
August 10 2006
estargrl88
If you want to take in some cultural things along with your visit, the Carnegie Museum of art and natural history are beside CMU. The soldier and sailor's museum (an alright museum, though I'm sure much more interesting for a war enthusiast) is
August 07 2006
ever_after
Parking didn't seem like it would be very easy. The airport is ~45 min from campus. The 28X shuttle takes slightly longer. Once in town, don't expect just to hail a cab. Call in advance.
August 05 2006
Marilyn
Great conservatory in park right behind campus