shuttle from pittsburgh airport to point state park

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Brett from Oneonta, Alabama on 4/4/2024 5:32:47 PM:

I am doing the GAP and CO starting September 24. Im going to rent a truck and do a one way to Pittsburgh, so is there a car rental relatively close to the trail where i can turn the truck in? I have only checked with Enterprise and they are only showing the airport location that will allow a one way return location. if thats the case is there a shuttle service or maybe a city bus that will get you to point state park after returning the vehicle.

Rivnuts from Homestead, PA on 4/4/2024 7:26:25 PM:

First of all, late September is an ideal time to ride the GAP/C&O in my opinion.

While there is an Enterprise Car Rental location in downtown Pittsburgh at 55 11th Street (about 1/2 mile from Point State Park and the start of the GAP Trail) which is at the Greyhound Bus Station, I don't know if they will accept a one-way rental. I ride past there often. I'll stop there the next time I go past and inquire and let you know what they say.

The Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) System operates a route (so called 28X route) from the airport to downtown (corner of Liberty and Wood Streets) with only one stop in route. This location is even closer to Point State Park than the bus station, say, 1/4 mile. All the PRT buses are equipped with bike racks. Buses leave the airport every half hour for the 35-minute trip to downtown. The trip to town costs $2.75. Tickets are available near Baggage Claim Door 2 on the lower level of the terminal.

If I can provide any additional information about Pittsburgh or the GAP/C&O, just drop a note.

2&adog from Springfield Va on 4/4/2024 8:26:59 PM:

I know it’s not quite the starting point but Homestead has an Enterprise that we’ve dropped off at several times (one way) and it’s only a block or two from the trail. They are closed on Sundays though.

Brett from Oneonta, Alabama on 4/4/2024 9:11:10 PM:

Thanks guys for the information! I am going to give both of these locations a call tomorrow. i know its still 5 months away but i dont want to wait until the last minute to get things in order. Thanks again

JM on 4/4/2024 10:17:24 PM:

I have returned off a one-way rental at Enterprise on 11th St. in Pittsburgh. I rented an SUV at Reagan Airport in DC and dropped it at 11th Street 3 years ago. It was very convenient for starting the GAP southbound. There may be different policies for type of vehicle (eg, truck vs. sedan or SUV). The Enterprise office on 11th has limited parking, so they want vehicles that are easy/quick to rent in an urban market. Good luck!

Brett from Oneonta, Alabama on 4/5/2024 4:02:44 PM:

I spoke with someone at the 11th street enterprise location today and he did say that a 1 way rental from DC is acceptable so I think thats what im going to do since i would like to do the entire trail. They also said that there is a bike lane on Penn Ave that runs into Point State Park.He said that its probably only a couple of miles from the rental location to the park... can anyone confirm if he is correct? thanks to everyone for the help.

Rivnuts from Homestead,PA on 4/5/2024 5:53:49 PM:

Glad you were able to reach them. I stopped there a little after 4:00 pm today but they had apparently closed as no one was manning their desk. Indeed, it is 1.3 miles via the bike lane on Penn Avenue from that Enterprise office to the beginning of the GAP Trail in Point State Park at the convergence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers forming the Ohio River.

Have a great trip.

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